nursing assistant

dietary aide

server

registered nurse

caregiver

Sedgebrook

A typical day at work consists of either a Breakfast to Dinner hours, or Lunch to closing hours. Breakfast to Dinner hours being from 7:30am until 4:0pm, while Lunch to closing hours are from 11:00am to 8:00pm. I've learned fair amount in terms of what the job provides, the courtesy that someone working in Dining Services must provide. To the amount of patience that can be required to the residents that live in the Community. The management had recently been replaced this past year as of currently writing this. There has been several highs and lows, but overall it is a very solid team of dedicated individuals that are committed to giving the best possible service to everyone that dines with us. The workplace culture is a balance between slow and quick, with the reason being that the residents that live in this community are still very much independent. They are free to use our Dining Hall or newly renovated Bistro Cafe, as well as have a night out anywhere else. There is no "hardest" part of the job, only that we provide each other with the means to getting the job done. Making it also one of the most enjoyable parts of the job is how close the staff is with each other in order to provide the best possible outcome for everyone on the job.

The leadership changed about a year ago. Since then the environment has become very toxic. I’ve noticed people who used to be “happy-go-lucky” have been more quiet and guarded. And towards my end it seemed like more employees were choosing to quit. The current leadership is under qualified for the positions they hold. 

On the flip side, the pros of this job are as follows: The people you serve at Sedgebrook are definitely worth serving. The bonuses provided to employees at the end of the year is money that is raised by the residents who live there which shows how much they appreciate employees. The benefits are good. The salary is satisfactory. 

I overall gave the job 2-stars rating bc of the current leadership which really changed the environment, and the fact that upper management does not respect people having a work/life balance. They do require a lot and when you put up boundaries with your time it’s as if you lose the respect of your boss (at least that was the case in the department I worked in). There were many times I received texts from my boss and their boss when I was not working.

A typical work day starts off checking menus and any new admissions that we may have.  Once I've settled in I start my daily work on preparing my menu and starting to cook for the day.  I then communicate with my coworkers about any problems or delays that we might have as well as my supervisor for advice or things that I think might work better for the residents and our staff. As the day continues, I keep in constant communication with my supervisor and immediate staff as well as some CNA's and nurses.  By the end of the day I have voiced any concerns with my supervisor before leaving and have a clear idea for the next days menu and agenda.  The most enjoyable thing is that between me and my supervisor we have an honest and clear line of communication as well as with my coworkers.  The hardest part is trying to adjust to the demands of the many residents to make everyone as happy as possible without it influencing the integrity of my work or the safety of myself, coworkers or other residents.

The residents we provide services to are so grateful and we develop warm relationships with many of them. My work is fast paced and varied, which means it is never boring. The team members here are considered friends and we help each other perform our jobs. I've learned to be comfortable calling any of our residents. They are so friendly and make my job enjoyable. The management is concerned for  all employees welfare, ability to perform their job, while helping to advance learning and personal growth. The hardest part of my job is seeing our residents age and lose their abiltity to care for themselves as they once did. The most enjoyable part of my job is the relationships I am able to build with our residents and staff.

If you live nearby, they will press you daily with text messages "Team, we need coverage here, here and here."

Constantly short-staffed, many hired and immediately quit. Why? The culture here is like a high school "little clique." Small groups of workers only talk to certain people. Forget saying "Good Morning" because seldom get a response.
Trust issues? I tested one guy by telling him something alone, 15 minutes later I get called in by supervisor. Headhunter of mine will be getting me out of here.

I worked for sedgebrook for 4 years , it is a very clean environment to work in and good staff but however they expect so much from their staff and we were so underpayed and understaffed and if any issues occurred being that were forced to work understaffed the staff was at fault which management should be effected not the staff because if it was up to staff we would be fully staffed. Management had changed alot of Denise Dale left things were not the same we had got a new DON who came from a skilled nursing facility and turn sedgebrook into the same which lost our rep. The patients spend so much money for how management does them and underpays staff it isnt right.

On a typical day you get to meet a lot of people and help them if needed. I have learned to interact with many different cultures working here at Sedgebrook. I've also learned to become a great First Responder being employed her for over 18 years. I love what i do. The hardest part of the job is keeping the team grounded and focused on the job and not the gossip around the job. The most enjoyable part of the job is being able to help the Residents of the Community.

Sedgebrook Nursing Home has been a valuable experience in my work life teaching me basic customer service and proper organizational skills at the workplace. A typical day there is always welcoming and the other employees are good people who create a fun and entertaining workplace environment, but focused when needed to be. Management at the nursing home is also top quality wanting only the best for their employees treating each individual with  care and respect.

A typical workday at Sedgebrook consists of patrolling the campus and doing rounds in one of our 5 buildings. Once that is complete I finish up any necessary paperwork needed to be submitted and I respond to any medical calls placed by our residents. We also have a 24/7 receptionist posted in 2 of our buildings on campus which need to be relieved for break, so I also perform minimal customer service and reception work throughout every night.

Typical day starts with people walking past one another, no hello's, nothing.

I retreat to gatehouse to stay away from ignorant anti-friendly specimens.

Culture? Fine if you understand you're in a society of disrespectful aliens.

Trust? Forget it....way too many examples of back-stabbing ...and these are adults acting like 12 year olds.

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