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The Archdiocese of Philadelphia

*A typical day at work:
Very routine depending on the department. But work is steady and sometimes quite enjoyable. Usually just 9-5 casual days with both Catholic and National Holidays off.
*What was learned:
You learn about Catholicism which seems more of a state of mind or culture than a religion.
*Co-Workers
Some were the most precious people in the world! All come from different eras and backgrounds, so everyone was treated like a family. Then there are some who are very set in their ways (older to senior years), so sometimes, there are those not apt at being very politically correct in what they express.
*The Hardest Part of the job.
Adhering to "Catholic Laws" as if in another country. You are made to attend Mass. Some co-workers are elder and don't adapt well to change.
*The Most Enjoyable part
All Holidays, especially the Christmas parties. But most rewarding is making an impact on a person's life through departments that deal with community.

The facility was always understaffed and it made it difficult to give the care needed to each resident.  Poor management.  A typical started with the unknown. You could have 12/13 residents per day to provide ADL's.  Overnight shifts often only had 1 or two CNA's for three wings. Just not enough hours in the day.  Start time was either 6 or 7 am.  They didn't want you to take a lunch break until 2:30 or 3 and then you would leave at 6:30 or 7:30  Even then they were asking you to work doubles or stay overnight.

I taught at Archbishop Carroll in Radnor and it was a nightmare. Tough high school kids are one thing but the administration has a lot to be desired. As a new teacher, I had needs, and my principal both ignored them and blamed me for not having control over my classroom, even though I repeatedly advocated and said I needed help on that front. I had no freedom in my classroom and was forced by my principal to cancel a project I was doing with a class that was literally almost finished, which was the last straw for me. Not a good experience.

I found the staff very friendly and helpful,  learned a lot while I was there, about Catholic way of life, and religion, I talked with the seniors as I was working every chance I got, It was like working around your grand parents and their friends, favorite aunts and uncles, they shared their experiences with me about their lives growing up, and since it was over a hundred, I was very entertained everyday, I did not mind coming to work everyday and staying after hours just to be there with them.

Adapting to a new workplace is crucial for job success.  It is essential as a new employee to  respect and incorporate your ideas while actively insuring that you are in tune with the company’s culture  and develop a rapport with fellow employees.  The most enjoyable part is the job would be to learn new ways of presenting and incorporating your ideas while remaining true to the company’s culture.  

Typical day at work was dealing with homeless men and making sure their safety is number one. I have learned that dealing with homeless men can be stressful but the outcome is awesome watching how they start from nothing and then gain so much. The culture was really diverse. The best part of work was watching the homeless do daily proactive things trying to better their situation and the worst part was dealing with a crises with the homeless men who have behavioral outburst.

Does not put the safety of their children and staff first. When all surrounding districts close or have delays due weather, Philadelphia archdiocese has remained opened numerous times, with no delay and without proper preparation for the weather. Children and staff have slipped, fallen and have gotten hurt due to ice on the streets and parking lots that have not been salted. If all the surrounding areas are closed or delayed due to the inclement weather, so should the archdiocese and Philadelphia.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Great benefits. Great events. Wonderful holiday parties!

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The pay and hard to get promotion 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Everyone to the most part is friendly and respectful 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Busy and very productive. Everyone works to get the job done

I loved the seniors cause they alway remind me of a favorite family member and treated you like one as well, , I miss everyone of the few hundred I meet, the hardest part was when we lost one, it hurts just like a close family member, I feed and listen to them everyday for years and loved them all no matter their statue or state of mind. Great place for me.

All of these companies have enable me to be the best at the kind of work I can do today. On any given day work may require advance training in copying skill and the ability to listen with a level of high important. The hardest part of this kind of work could be leaving .The most rewording is watching a family grow often little steps open huge doors for the families I have worked with

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Teacher 1 salary reported	$20.00 per hour
High school teacher 10 salaries reported	$47,900 per year
Director 8 salaries reported	$69,375 per year
Elementary school teacher 6 salaries reported	$35,512 per year
School program staff 1 salary reported	$15.00 per hour

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