Consistently not given the tools and supplies to perform the work required. As our resident population decreased, staff hours were cut back making situation where we would have to get upwards of 9 residents up, showered, toileted, dressed. The majority of these were wheelchair bound. Honesty is not the practiced behavior. I've witnessed family members and employees lied to on a regular basis. The pay is extremely low (start at minimum wage) for the work and the difference we make. Sunrise Senior Living is all about the numbers and the money and does not focus on the quality of care and the quality of employment. I did this work from the love in my heart, but management had no concern over that.
Most management have limited or no education beyond high school and it shows in their communication, critical thinking and writing capabilities. As a caregiver, I was asked to do employee write-ups on behalf of leads because it was felt my writing skills were better for communicating what was needed.
Employees are not treated fairly and there is an environment where the first person to raise on an issue with management, even if it is only half of the situation, that person is always correct.
If you're not among the clique of the cool employees, they won't help in shared duties on your assignment.
This is hard work that is physically, emotionally and mentally exhausting. To have to fight an uphill battle with a company that is only focused on profit versus working from the heart is just not right.
