nursing assistant

food service worker

licensed practical nurse

charge nurse

housekeeper

TANDEM LIVING

Communication is lacking(perhaps because there are 5 bosses in the kitchen department) and there is a lot of favoritism and double standards. Management doesn't know how to work in various areas and doesn't ask staff in those areas how they can improve it. They just have their ideas of how they think it should work and make illogical changes based on that. 

Some employees can get away with anything while others get in trouble in spite of putting in effort and making small mistakes. If you are a hard worker,you will just get more work put on you. 
  There is even double standards in how people get trained. You will be shown how they want you to cook something but it won't be the same as what their recipes say. Then you get told to follow the recipes. It's a lose lose situation with you feeling like an incompetent idiot either way. 

 I've never been given a review in the multiple years I've been here. Perhaps because of this,there is an environment of apathy here. The work here isn't hard and the people who live here will steal your heart. 

It's not a bad job over all,but the management dynamics and poor communication will wear you down after a while. 
 It is good pay and fairly consistent shift times, so I'd recommend it if you are looking for something short term. I wouldn't recommend staying long term, especially as there is not much,if any ,room for advancement. 

It really is a shame because as I said,the people who live here are the best part of this job. They are so kind and supportive and they deserve the highest of quality service. 


I have been an LPN for many years and continue to love what I do everyday at Calvary for our Residents.  You can't go wrong with Calvary- it is by far the best place I have ever worked and I plan to stay here at Calvary until I retire someday.  It is so neat in PC because all of my co-workers have different educations and strengths which make us an effective and unique team.  We (LPNs, Med Techs, Resident Assistants, Housekeeping, Life Enrichment, Social Services, etc.) work together as a team and I value each one of them, and all that they bring to our team as individuals and how we come together as a united team to provide the very best care to our dear Residents.  Excellent pay and benefits.  Calm and quiet atmosphere and our Residents are our priority at all times.  There is room for advancement- I have seen some staff become excellent Med Techs and Dietary Servers become excellent Resident Assistants and Resident Assistants become excellent Licensed Practical Nurses. We are not only a work team, but we are also family. We pray for one another and so does our Directors at every Directors meeting- the Directors/Management sent me and do so for others, also a personalized card letting me know that they lifted me up in thought and prayer when I was experiencing the loss of my loved one and many management and co-workers (CEO and most Directors and Co-workers) attended memorial services, also. Calvary is a very special place and every day I come to work thinking I am going to bless my Residents and Co-workers today, but at the end of the day, I think I am the one that is the most blessed !

I was with Mennonite home for 5 years. I decided to leave because insurance went to almost 200 dollars a pay for just my daughter and I. I had to work every Saturday because I couldn’t work Fridays due to child care and I had to work enough to get benefits so there fore was stuck working every Saturday. I was able to take Saturday’s off Un-paid but I started to sense annoyance with this from higher management. Supervisors on my shift were a joke and completely unprofessional. A lot of drama between co workers and between supervisors again why I said unprofessional because us workers knew all about drama between supervisors. We would vent and talk about things in meetings but nothing ever changes. The every other weekend and every other holiday stuff gets old. they should work on getting weekend and holiday staff to give full time and senior staff off like other nursing homes are beginning to do. If you work day shift you have to take a shuttle to work during the week and then weekends you can park at the home. A lot of people complain but again doesn’t change. It’s a horrible working environment a lot of people who work there are just miserable and it effects new hires very quickly. They have a lot they can improve on and I hope for the workers still there they make the changes!!

The typical day at work will vary however that is based on the resident's  acuity level(s). Since my employment there I have learned that: The Personal Care Administration/ Establishment, along with some of the low level staff, cultivate a workplace environment that is quite toxic and harmful  to each other. For example: 1) the undermining of another professional's opinion or decision as it pertains to the resident's care. 2) The constant negative comments and gossip about one another. 3) P.C. Administration's willful ignorance not only to the matters just mentioned but also regarding moral ethics, judgement and practices as it pertains the implementation of job descriptions, including their own. I have witnessed and have experienced the unsavory behaviors and actions of these individuals and if I did not know, what I know, I would be another casualty. 
The hardest part of the job was having to deal with these individuals who lack the understanding and the ability to encompass the spiritual integrity in which their mission statement is based on, which leads me to the most enjoyable part of my job... the residents. The residents are the ones that keep the spiritual integrity of this facility. Their values and morals make up for what is lacking in administration, so I choose to focus my attention and energy to these residents who deserve that. All else falls by the wayside and karmic justice will take over.

The residents are very sweet and really care about us. I learned how to improve my skills during my time here. My first manager was an astounding woman and really worked with this us. I grew close with her and considering her family. Recently however she is no longer my manger and we have welcomed a new manager. I have trouble with our new manager because it seems they do not have as many concerns as my old manager had. The schedule is messed up more than it should be. I feel that our new manager does not care as much for us For example if there is a mistake on their part, it is turned back to us as our problem. My o workers are great, some are younger and I do not bond with them as much. The hardest part is getting to know these residents very well and when they pass it is like losing a family member. I enjoy talking with the residents the most, they ask about my schooling and could talk for hours. I enjoy the feeling of helping them and making their day better.

I've been an employee at Calvary Homes for over 15 years.  I was offered a position here at Calvary Homes and at BV on the same day,  I chose Calvary. I have worked on every shift on every nursing unit.  I enjoy coming to work everyday because of the Residents and my Coworkers.  Calvary Homes Cares about Resident's Quality of Life,  they Expect Excellent Care to be given to each Resident and to ensure that happens they offer very nice resident to aide ratios, they offer extra Supports when needed,  they provide inservices and specialized training on several different subjects. Calvary Homes offers extra incentives for employees who pick up extra shifts. We receive excellent pay rates,  paid vacation time off,  holiday pay and a Wellness day each quarter for perfect attendance.  You feel appreciated and valued by the Supervisors and Administration.  Most of the Staff are kind, respectful and here for the Residents,   employees who have ulterior motives or are only looking for a paycheck do not prosper at Calvary Homes.  I have made a career at Calvary Homes and will be here until I retire.

I have worked at Mennonite Home for 15 years. In that time I have seen workplace morale at a low level, but the past few years employee morale has improved drastically. I attribute this to the current management team. They strive to make Mennonite Home an outstanding facility, not just in our care for our residents, but also as a place to work. Management is friendly and listens to the employees. They show their gratitude to all employees and sporadically treat us with free meals, soft pretzels, and other treats. Employee benefits are very good and include health, dental, and vision insurance. Mennonite Home uses a PTO system for all time off -whether for holidays, sick days, and vacations. PTO hours are based on the length of time employed and the number of hours worked. PTO is very generous and can be accrued up to a specific number of hours.
Overall, I highly recommend Mennonite Home as a place to work.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Building relationships with residents, hearing their stories, and finding satisfaction in a necessary, fast-paced job that directly impacts their quality of life.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Managing overwhelming loads under tight deadlines, dealing with contaminated items, and the physical, repetitive strain of lifting and sorting laundry. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
High-volume, fast-paced, and physically demanding, often involving exposure to bodily fluids, extreme heat, and heavy lifting.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Continuous, high-volume, and physically demanding process of collecting, sorting, washing, drying, folding, and delivering linens and personal clothing to resident's rooms, while strictly following infection control standards.

My typical day is a pretty fast paced atmosphere where the employees just get a half of an hour for dinner.  I need to be fast, because I am the only person working there, per shift.  Management does not check to see if I am working, because they know I am a good worker, and responsible.  My co workers work in the kitchen or they serve the residents in the dining rooms, so I do not work with them.  The hardest part of my job is serving the public and employees as fast as I can without feeling that I am trying to rush them.  I enjoy meeting and talking to new people, I enjoy seeing my co workers and management and communicating  with them.  Overall my job has a pleasant atmosphere and it is a beautiful environment.   

I started out happy at Mennonite homes. But as the time wore on, there are glaring issues with this company that management ignores or worse, creates. The biggest issue even with people who I knew that were there decades is PTO. Both healthcare and non-healthcare (housekeeping, facilities, etc) are REQUIRED to work all holidays, or use your PTO time. So, if you wanted off Christmas you would have to use your vacation time. It's also accrued, so like my last job after 90 days you got 2 weeks vacation. This job I was there over a year and barely had a week. Management has heard this complaint but does nothing. The company is run by ex-nurses. Communication between management and middle management is poor. If your willing to feel like working for a "non-profit" is for you at lower pay, get a job here.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Nursing assistant 4 salaries reported	$30.00 per hour
Food service worker 6 salaries reported	$15.63 per hour
Licensed practical nurse 6 salaries reported	$43.33 per hour
Charge nurse 20 salaries reported	$32.20 per hour
Housekeeper 4 salaries reported	$19.95 per hour

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