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I joined the after-school program expecting a positive and engaging work environment centered on activities with children. Unfortunately, I encountered ongoing challenges related to management and workplace dynamics. Favoritism among staff created a difficult atmosphere, and certain employees were excluded. Due to increasing stress and misunderstandings—such as coworkers misrepresenting my interactions with students—I ultimately felt forced to leave the position.

There are good bosses. They just don't have all of the information they need to complete their job which makes it harder for us care staff to complete ours. I've personally met four really good bosses who just need better materials to do their jobs. They're doing the best that they can and that's all they can do. The most enjoyable part of the job is helping the clients, being able to make a difference in their day to day lives. What I have learned with this company is that sometimes it isn't the bosses fault how things are ran. They have a set of rules they have to follow as well and they're just doing their best. 

My favorite part about working with TLC were the consumers. Perhaps this is why I stayed here for so long. However, I did not like that it was a for profit organization. The goal was to make money, as is with every company. However, this means the quality of management was poor and that the consumer was not always in the best interest of the company. Pay is minimum wage which is why I believe they have a high turnover rate, because there are also no benefits. It is a high demand job and you must be passionate about what you do to work here.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The best part of working here is the clients you care for. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The most stressful part of working for this company is half of the employees sleep while at work.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment is different at each location. Some of the administrative employees are very bad at their job. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Work as a caregiver, depending on client's needs. Keep their schedule consistent.

That place is becoming a very shady place to work. Management cant keep it professional,  they are always dating one another or one of the managers who is married flirts to all the ladies who work there. You have to be the bosses friend to put in a lot of hours.  Favortizem plays a big role there.  Some clients aren't being well taken care of because lazy employees.

Disorganized and mismanaged. Ineffective leadership to the point of neglect to the clients. Horrible pay. Management is the worst part of it all. There is nepotism, no room for advancement, though why you would want to advance is beyond me. Clients get neglected because the company is so disorganized and mismanaged. Payroll is a mess, client care plans are a mess, hiring is a mess. Dead end job but lots of hours if you're willing to bend over backwards working 100 hours weeks .

Scheduled and managed 90 direct-care rehabilitation staff assigned to 20 developmentally disabled clients
•	Trained staff on client profiles, needs, behaviors and goals
•	Evaluated staff performance
•	Conducted in-home staff/client inspections
•	Worked with start-up team to ensure seamless transition for clients in the independent supported livingenvironment

There was no such thing as a typical day at work. It was constant confusion and chaos. You can never reach Management if you have a question or problem. The hardest part of the job is learning the job because there is no proper training. The funnest part of the job is working with the clients.

Very poorly managed. The person responsible for hiring has no clue how to onboard or orientate new employees.

No clear house rules for residents.

Staff not properly trained and sleeping on shift. 

HR and Corporate are no better in professional skills and behavior. This company is just about making money. No real effort is made in helping residents gain self sufficiency.

Management unkind
poor salary
unrealistic expectations are your responsibility
always receive negative feedback
unrealistic deadlines
put into multiple areas of work so management can save money. A lot of responsibility put on you and no matter how hard you try it is never good enough.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Direct support caregiver 10 salaries reported	$15.28 per hour
Caregiver 2 salaries reported	$16.35 per hour

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