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Timber Ridge at Talus

I applied for a job at Timber Ridge when I was seventeen years old, mainly for two reasons: 1.) A friend of the family worked there.  2.) It was very close to where I lived (this is the motivation for quite a few TR employees).
It was a decent job. I learned quite a bit about the food and beverage (as well as the hospitality) industry. The pay was alright, but could have been better. The complimentary meals and pastries from the kitchen were a big plus.
Working at Timber Ridge was like working at an upscale hotel for elderly individuals. There was a lot of pressure to do everything perfectly. No matter if it was in the cafe, the buffet area, the bistro, the dining room, or a meal delivery to resident’s room. It was not unusual for management to confront me for not executing tasks correctly and tell me exactly how it threw off the entire night. If you were told something, you’d better remember it right when you were told. (It wasn’t even always management that would confront me. Sometimes it was other team members who had just been there longer or that management were kind of clique-y with.)
If there’s one thing I absolutely did not appreciate, it was the lack of support from the management.
If I ever sat down because there was a calm moment where I wanted to rest, I had management telling me there was always something I could be doing and that there was no reason for me to be sitting. (I was diagnosed with scoliosis soon after my employment here, so I might have had a point.)
The employee elevator had a tendency to break down, sometimes trapping people inside. For as long as hours. No permanent or long-term maintenance was ever done while I was there and I know for a fact that it still breaks down!
Oh! I almost forgot! If you started working there while under the age of eighteen and did anything management didn’t like, you’d be hearing every other minute about how they had your parents’ number(s).
My employment at Timber Ridge ended when I missed more shifts than they preferred, after I got really sick. (Maybe I should have just come and served the vulnerable, elderly patients anyway?)
My advice is: Try your best to just push through whatever issues you’re having. That way management doesn’t come to the conclusion you are “acting like you don’t want to work there anymore” and let you go.
It’s been a few years since I worked at TR and, although I gained a bit of work experience, I wish I could look back with fonder memories.
I am very fearful to know how they have been dealing with COVID and can only hope things have improved since my leaving.

My time at timber ridge has been a love and hate relationship. When I first started, I loved it. It was easy to learn and I was shown appreciation by the management. Then randomly they cut our paychecks without informing us. Then because of that half the team left. Not a wise decision Food and Beverage. I kept working as the flexibility in my work schedule was nice. But then they started to randomly fire people who worked there as we have half the size of staff we are supposed to. They gave no clear reason to why they were firing them. I watched and worked with them and had no issues. They knew and did way better than me! It was a disappointment to see. My final straw was how often the management would leave randomly and would have inconsistent expectations. I would be working and a Resident would need the manager who is on duty. I would spend over 30mins looking for them- no sight of them. This happens almost every week and it's ridiculous. There is no information being shared with the servers. In addition, their expectations of rules are also ridiculous. I have seen people not do their tasks and check checked off for doing it by management. Next, I see someone accidentally drop a plastic container and see that the management has a serious talk with the worker about how that was unacceptable. Like I honestly don't know if what I am doing is wrong or right anymore. It's sad. I would recommend this place if you are having a hard time finding a job that will allow flexible hours days and times off. It was a pleasure working there but I don't think I will ever work there again. Thank you.

As a long-time employee of Timber Ridge at Talus I wanted to share my perspective.  Our community provides a unique and special work environment.  We have the privilege to make a difference of the lives of the residents of our community every day and in everything we do.  Our job is to provide a secure and seamless customer service experience at all times.  I would challenge anyone to find a more dedicated, satisfied and passionate group of people currently supporting or amazing residents.  That being said, we did experience the opening of a very large  expansion in fall of 2016, and certainly we experienced some growing pains through that process.  We have risen to the challenge and are experiencing a much improved culture and work experience within departments who were challenged most by the good news of our growth and overall success.  Senior living is not everyone’s cup of tea, but for those who find their niche…they will be rewarded in amazing personal and professional satisfaction; and have access to tremendous support and much opportunity for the future.

Timber Ridge at Talus is a wonderful Senior living community located in Issaquah.  The resident are incredible people from all walks of life.

The community is beautiful and world class, boasting many of the amenities for upscale hotels. Amenities included Fitness facilities, Four restaurants. Library, Skilled nursing and meeting spaces.

The management team from LCS is first rate and a re all dedicated to the residents of Timber Ridge.

It has a fun workplace culture centered around the community itself and residents well being.

The hardest part of the job is sometimes keeping up with the residents. They are a real treat.

One of the hardest thing was to keep employees due to transportation issue, by not being closes to a bus line. It was 7 blocks away and that discouraged some employees with limited transportation.

It was one of the most enjoyable job I ever had.

HR talks about everyone behind their backs, she cannot be trusted! The f&b director makes empty promises and does not have your back about anything. The staff is very judgemental and if they don't like you they will make your life miserable.  Management likes to place blame on others for things they had no part in. Management also really likes to demote people for no valid reasons.  The residents are really nice, but it is such a negative environment that it's not worth it.  Most of the staff end up working well over 40 hours a week. The moral is so low between bad management and being overworked. They're usually short staffed every single day by at least 2-3 people.  Team work doesn't exist there either. The staff tends to do what they want with no consequences for their actions.

I have worked at Timber Ridge for a little less than a year and have loved every moment. All employees share one common mission - to help the residents feel at home and provide the best service we can. I have had the opportunity to work directly with the residents as well as on the back side of things in the administrative office.  Both are unique experiences of their own and provide something different. Working with the residents provides a completely different outlook. They make me excited to come to work each and everyday. Working in the administrative department, I get to work with some incredible and inspiring people who love what they do and want to share their knowledge and experience with others. I could not ask for a better team and a better work experience.

The place is great to work at. 
However huge management issues. Will stab you in the back if it serves their purpose no matter how nice they seem or the type of friendship you have established. 
Each manager is ok on their own but communication between bosses and HR is null at best.
New manager's will try to change your job duties without your consent.
Lots of strict rules they have in the handbook.
Attendance is number 1 reason for lack of coworkers..can get written up by human resources even if you got the go ahead from management to take a day off. Management wants you to work even if your sick. Also coworkers in general do not know how to communicate.
Ask for raises and they will complain and group you with everyone else even though your advocating for yourself.

The best part of working here is the difference you can make in the lives of seniors. It is joyful and rewarding on so many levels. This field (senior healthcare) is naturally a stressful field, but we have a great team and we try to have fun and limit the stress everyone faces. Management in Briarwood Health Center (the skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care units of Timber Ridge) is approachable and supportive. They really encourage a good work-life balance. While I have not worked in other communities, I have seen and heard about other skilled nursing facilities and I cannot imagine working anywhere else. We have wonderful, funny, supportive residents and a clean, beautiful place to work. I plan on being here for a long time.

I have been at Timber Ridge for over a year and a half, so I know the ropes around the place. To me it was not a bad job at first, we had plenty of staff to keep the place running. At this point, the place is completely understaffed and is hard to enjoy. It is not a super hard job, so you can get the hang of it pretty fast. I will say you have to tell the residents no, especially with COVID restrictions, so that can be a tough job. When that is not upheld the management can get upset, but sometimes if you do it the management won't have your back, it's a fine line. Most of the residents are great, you've of course got a couple of sour apples. Manager and assistant managers are super nice, can be sometimes hard to work with, but for the most part, are very easy to work with.

The workload is a lot with high expectations, especially when co-workers call out, which happens frequently or when they don't schedule enough people. Coworkers can be very friendly and helpful. The residents for the most part are nice and easy to deal with. The management feels disorganized and all over the place, which definitely affects the employees. The pay isn't great but there are plenty of opportunities to pick up shifts, typically with a bonus. The facility is really nice with its own team for food and beverage, housekeeping, and laundry.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Nursing assistant 7 salaries reported	$22.71 per hour
Security officer 6 salaries reported	$26.50 per hour
Receptionist 4 salaries reported	$19.88 per hour
Server 6 salaries reported	$22.92 per hour
Maintenance technician 1 salary reported	$23.50 per hour

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