VITAS Healthcare reviews

Cons – I was hired for part time position over 3 quarters ago. I'm still waiting for work, and have respectfully persistent in contacting my supervisor d'jour ( by phone and email ) to say "please can I work". I've asked again and again to coordinate with the team, to get referrals, to just be permitted to function as a team member and support hospice patients during such a critical time. I get put off and put off again. Sometimes they'll get back to me ( 2-3 weeks later ), and say "just a few more weeks". I was initially very excited to be associated with a company whose external reputation has been solid; the truth can be enlightening and in this case such a disappointment. It's time for me to move. on

Very boring and slow sometimes Their computer program for care plans suck. Does not take other disciplines into account as far as documenting (as a non nurse, why am I rating bowel movements and skin tears?) Too much wear and tear on your car. Patients too far from each other. No consideration given for staff going into high crime areas. You are pretty much on your own because they are too cheap to pay for outside security. Staff warned not to mention to other staff members if they experience problems related to personal safety. Having to do on call sucks. They dont give company issued cell phones and you are made to use your own cell (this saves them money in the end) Absoulety no opportunity for advancement. No training, staff development, in-services or education. I really dont see how they are going to remain afloat-they cant seem to get their numbers up. They just cannot seem to get anything right. And once you tire of the aforementioned, you get treated like a leper by management when you announce your resignation...