Misleading Pay advertised - Certified Home Health Aide Addus HomeCare Employee Review

2.0
May 7, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

You have clients that are great to spend a few hours with. They work with your availability.

Cons

They can't get you full time hours. You're stuck at about 20 hours a week at the most. They advertise that there's competitive pay as well as $11-$15/hr, but you only get paid $9. They don't try to get you a higher pay. They say "it's up to corporate" and then leave you struggling after you tell them what you need. You're not reimbursed for gas. They also want you to clock out if the client needs you to take them to the store or to a doctor's visit. They advertised for a higher paying position, said it was filled, and then turned around and posted they were hiring for it again a day later. When asked about that position re post, they say it's once again filled, or that it's only available for care providers, ignoring that you're already a care provider.

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Pros

The company is mission-driven and focused on supporting vulnerable populations, which gives the work meaning and purpose. It offers stability in a high-demand field and emphasizes training and re-education to support employee growth and retention. Branches are given flexibility to adapt processes locally, and many team members demonstrate strong compassion, teamwork, and commitment to clients.

Cons

There can be a disconnect between corporate policy and frontline realities, with inconsistent enforcement that increases strain on branch staff. A heavy reliance on repeated re-education can weaken accountability and affect morale, while centralized decision-making limits the value of branch-level expertise. Broad role expectations and limited advancement pathways can contribute to burnout for high-performing employees.

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