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St. Patricks Manor

I worked at St. Patrick's Manor for ten years and grew tremendously as a new grad. St. Patrick's is well known in the community for it's high level of care for the residents and relationship with families finding care for their aging loved ones. I took pride in my work at a facility where my colleagues provided such a safe and nurturing environment for the residents.
On a typical shift I was responsable for medication administration to a unit of 30 to 35 residents.  In addition to medications, responsibilities included assessments, documentation, treatment and dressing changes, professional communication with families and other staff disciplines.  
My most memorable experiences at St. Patrick's involved the day to day interactions with the patients.  For the most part, I found our aging community grateful for all the attention and care we provided. Being able to help and simply listen to an elderly resident is extremely rewarding.

I have been here for over 17yrs, worked in two different positions in the facility.
Started as a diet clerk, working with the dietitians. While doing that role I was able to interact with the residents. It was very special doing that because you get know them and care for them and after while they are part of your family. I used to do their menus, making sure they got what they needed or if they wanted to select certain items that were not on the menu. I participated in many events here at the Manor, one particular event that has happened every year is Prom night. I have volunteer for over ten years in making this event a memorable one for them. Many of the residents never attended their prom so it was excited to see them having a great time, they even had the crowning of the king and queen. Many wonderful events that they offer to our residents. Even now that I am a HR Coordinator still help with this event, and other events for the residents.
 The  difference is love!


A typical day at work: Very busy and distractions all the time, too much on the plate to get done in 8hrs.  I have learned the new computer system fairly quick, but the consistency of the system is off on many levels.  Management, well they don't have a clue of the work load we have and consistently move us to other floors to cover for another co-worker for the day instead of just helping out at times during the day.  The hardest part of the job is getting my work done that involves monthly scheduling of labs and renewals with MD weekly.  The most enjoyable part of my job is when I am able to help out a resident that is in need of something simple that needs to be done and it makes their day easier.

Going in everyday to assist the elderly with daily activities of living. I get my list of patients, six to eight per day. For those that can't feed themselves, I feed them. Then bathe, dress, and get them up out of bed either by assist of another aide or an aide and a lift. After everyone is up, we change and make up beds and tidy up as necessary. Get prepared for lunch, set everyone up in dining area, have lunch, then after lunch prepare some patients for change and nap. after that do nurses notes, report how each patient's day went.co-workers were very supportive in helping each other. the hardest part of this job was watching someone take their last breath. The most enjoyable part was bringing a smile to one of their face then have them remember you the next day.

Before I moved back to Massachusetts from Florida I did my homework on nursing home facilities to work in. Saint Patrick's Manor provides a caring and compassionate environment. I feel strongly about the quality of care provided to my patients and Saint Patrick's Manor shares this value and is the main reason I accepted a position there. My team on the Saint Ann Unit is very caring, compassionate and very supportive of each other. We all share the same values when it comes to patient care. I would trust Saint Patrick's with any of my own family members. I treasure my patients and care for them like family myself.  By far the best place to work. 

Great nursing management team that is trying to create a more positive culture of care for staff and residents alike. Main obstacle to success in this area is overcoming a culture of negativity. The hardest part of the job is dealing with constant negativity from certain departments and managing lower staffing levels.  Best part of the job are the co-workers and residents.  There is also good inter-disciplinary collaboration between most departments.  Overall, this is a nice place to work.

Beautiful inside and out. A lot of hard working and dedicated staff, that are all under appreciated and poorly treated. Lots of dedicated people have left and the ones who have stayed are there because of the benefits/salary that they won't receive elsewhere for their position. No job advancement unless your one of the "insiders" and/or caucasian. And if you decide to leave the facility for a better opportunity, they will hold it against you no matter how long or how hard you worked or dedicated yourself to them.

As a past employee, I can honestly say that the staff was kind, attentive and friendly.  Management, however, was a different story, and in many circumstances it was a hostile work environment. Nepotism was extensive.  I left my employment there solely for that purpose.  As a past employee, I remain in contact with several staff in that Facility.  They continue to share current poor work conditions.

Beautiful environment for the residents. Very caring staff who go above and beyond. Staff is very welcoming to new employees.  It was overwhelming my first few months but I'm very glad I stayed.  Management gets involved in many aspects of the care the residents get, which is helpful and holds us to a higher standard. Every department is accommodating to residents needs. 

This company seemed good at first. Everyone says hi, good morning. No sense of trust and lack of communication. Nurses spend all day reporting each other instead of talking to each other and figuring differences. Learned a lot from there though. They belittle new staff, especially new nurses to keep position or overtime hours. Management encourages the behavior… it’s a scary place to work, I am glad I learned not to allow anyone intimidate me. Ohhh CNA are really disrespectful to nurses. Ohh shortage of staff, dangerous work environment.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Nursing assistant 31 salaries reported	$22.57 per hour
Licensed practical nurse 37 salaries reported	$41.38 per hour
Registered nurse 25 salaries reported	$49.74 per hour
Nursing supervisor 38 salaries reported	$36.32 per hour
Activity assistant 23 salaries reported	$18.37 per hour

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