nursing assistant

licensed practical nurse

certified medication aide

facilities technician

security officer

Village Shalom

Although there are some mighty good people that work for this company, the ones running the show (upper management) stink! These folks simply do NOT care about their employees or it's community. They care about how they look! For instance: during the Seven Days of Make a Ripple (community walk) all upper management cared about was being sure to have plenty of employees standing on the corner (front and center) when the community walked by so they could be seen . . . to promote Village Shalom and "their goodness". They care about being in the stage-light and looking good . . . and they put on a good show to say the least. In reality this company is all about the numbers. . . all about money, prestige and show. Most of the managers are good but when it comes down to the almighty $$$ cave to the elite bean counters running the show . . . reality is they could save $$$ by working a little harder to retain good employees and rewarding them fairly. . . which they absolutely can not do because once good folks figure out what this company is all about (fake) they walk. And once a good employee makes a certain $$$ amount (over what the company wants to pay, they terminate their employment by "eliminating" the position.  It could be a good company but it has "wee little pukes" that only care about themselves running the show . . . so sad. Sorry to be so blunt but the management stinks! . . . you did ask.

The residents here are amazing and the only reason I kept coming back. I have never worked anywhere else where I have had coworkers treat me as badly as this place, and nothing ever changed. My very first shift off of training a fellow nurse was extremely dismissive and very rude, and it only snowballed from there. Staff is allowed to walk out with no consequences, very regularly show up an hour late with no consequences, and I cannot count the number of times where I was stuck at work an hour plus over my shift because no one would come take report from me. Management is extremely dismissive of any and all complaints about how things are run, and quick to blame you for those same problems. If you want your boundaries respected on how many units you're the ONLY nurse for, be prepared to fight for it. I never had the supplies I needed on my unit. Management will purposefully cut your staff at the exact same time they admit a high acuity patient. There are some absolutely amazing people who work there!! At the same time, I have never had coworkers yell at me as often as I did there, and I often spent my drive home crying. The employee culture needs to change if they want to start retaining staff instead of hiring people who quit within a year.

This position was one of my top favorite jobs ever!  I had a wonderful mentor who trained me!  The best (and only) ever!  I felt very successful at what I was doing (Activities), though learning it for the first time.  It was extremely rewarding to see the residents engaged in what we were doing with them.  Some who didn't previously talk much were talking more often at times and becoming more alert.  However, management was threatening and made it scary to work there at times, like walking on eggshells.  Very little positive reinforcement when I did a good job and made accomplishments. I was overlooked at times, such as being left alone (once) without them telling me they were all going to be gone for a meeting off campus.  Left me wondering.  Not informed of things that pertained to me.  I got the feeling people were looking down on me a lot of the time. Blame, blame, blame.  Pointing of the finger.  Talking behind back.  Didn't trust anyone to confide in.  Wish there would have been someone I could've gone to in unfair situations.  Almost felt bullied.



Working at Village Shalom feels like being part of a big, loving family. It’s not just a retirement community; it’s a place where you can truly connect with the residents, many of whom remind you of your own grandparents. The warmth and care that flow through this community make it feel like home.

Every day, I get to engage with our elderly residents, and it’s incredibly rewarding. There’s something special about bringing joy to their lives and hearing their stories. You can’t put a price on the happiness that comes from knowing you’re making a difference for these wonderful people—your mom, your dad, or even your grandparents.

While there are always a few bumps in the road, like any place, the overall vibe is one of compassion and community. The staff genuinely cares about the residents, and you can feel that love in the air. If you’re looking for a job that fills your heart, Village Shalom is the place to be. No amount of money can compare to the soul-nourishing experience of working here!




What is the best part of working at the company?
The residents, the pay (sometimes), and the area of OP. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
You are expected to work far past your normal 40 hours a week if you are salaried. They will expect you to come in on weekends, stay late every single day, and can be downright mean/verbally abusive. There’s an enormous lack of respect from executives who are extremely out of touch. Want a raise? Forget about it. You will also be written up for coming down sick even with a physicians note stating you are ill. There’s a distinct lack of compassion and understanding from upper management. Be wary, they do not like it when you set boundaries. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very difficult. You are expected to work hard and give 140% with little to no return. You instead will be met with an interrogation of why you are not doing more even if it’s out of your scope of practice.

What is the best part of working at the company?
best place to work . the residents are all very nice and always appreciate your work HR and the office staff are very helpfull and sufficient . 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Nursing hub is always challenging and full of responsibilities . team work is the same exigent so viruses  are everywhere in the working field you have to be strong and cool 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
nice academic and professional . 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
busy and going fast . it is the same day for every nurse busy with taking care of elder individuals and listening to thier stories and complains and helping them with thier care and daily needs , but it is fast and you will have at least 2-3 things to finish at the end of your shift .

I Love being a CNA and I love working at Village shalom! Residents and most of the nurses and aids I have worked with are amazing. However, I have had a few issues. I have shown up for my contracted shift and been asked to leave early. Scheduling makes errors all the time. They have canceled my shifts multiple times with little notice. The higher ups are so worried about saving money, that they don’t staff units accordingly, and the residents are the ones who suffer. It’s really sad to see especially in such a nice facility. Communication from management to employees is pretty unprofessional and brief.
I know none of this is uncommon but still disappointing. Overall it’s a good place to work, but you never know if you will be working extremely understaffed, so be prepared for that. 

A typical day at work would look like this: set up for lunch, serve lunch, clean up and prepare for dinner, take a break, set up for dinner, serve dinner, clean up the dining room and kitchen.
I learned how to serve a meal and talk to people better.
The management was awesome when I first got there, but then a new manager was hired on and everything was a mess and he ended up letting everybody go and hiring new people.
My coworkers for the most part were smart, loving and caring people who worked hard but also made work fun.
The hardest part of the job was dealing with difficult residents that complained about everything.
The most enjoyable part of the job was seeing residents with a smile on their face because they enjoyed their meal and got to converse with other people.

Post Employment Review- While my time in this role was short, I thoroughly enjoyed it.  Most of the time I was assisting the local Residents with technology problems, other times I was helping out staff. 

 Some days, I would clock in for the day and not be able to sit down for lunch I was so busy, bouncing from Help Desk ticket to ticket.  Other days I would have 1 ticket for the entire work day, and just spend the rest walking around the campus or reading documentation at my desk.

Majority of the staff was easy to get along with, so absolutely no complaints there.

I would've loved to stay longer, but something came up.  Would recommend working here in this position if you enjoy working with many different levels and forms of technology.

Pay sucks! They promise you a raise and you never get it! Christmas party sucks because the same people win prizes! You only get nominated for employee of the month or rookie of the month if you KISS BUTT! All the employees are unhappy and claims about EVERYTHING! You have to pay for lunches. The price is OUTRAGEOUS! They offer benefits but you pay two arms and two legs for them! The CEO doesn’t say hello to you at all. I think the CEO doesn’t even know your name if you aren’t in the management department. Every office is filled with someone on days. Don’t get caught on your break using your cell phone cause YOU WILL GET IN TROUBLE! My advice RUN, RUN, and RUN!

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Nursing assistant 4 salaries reported	$23.75 per hour
Licensed practical nurse 3 salaries reported	$36.50 per hour
Certified medication aide 3 salaries reported	$23.84 per hour
Facilities technician 5 salaries reported	$19.90 per hour
Security officer 2 salaries reported	$18.00 per hour

Working at Village Shalom: Company Overview and Reviews

Village Shalom

Village Shalom Ratings

Popular jobs at Village Shalom

Salary Satisfaction

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected