Brookdale Senior Living

PCA

May 2021 • Winston-Salem, NC

What I liked

I enjoyed helping those who are unable to care for themselves, and show some form of happiness in their life.

What I wish was different

I wish I had a more reliable work schedule.

Advice

To treat residents like a family member, and to remember that even with their age, and Alzheimer’s and dementia they are still human and have rights.

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CNA

June 2020 • Middleton, WI

What I liked

I liked how small the facility was. I was able to get to know all of my residents and coworkers.

What I wish was different

I wish I had to do less online/continued training.

Advice

Be open minded and kind to everyone.

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Caregiver

June - August 2020 • Beaverton, OR

What I liked

Getting to know my residents!

What I wish was different

Understaffing was a major issue.

Advice

Be open minded and go in ready to learn, the residents and your coworkers will teach you a lot!

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License practical Nurse

May 2019 • Lakeway, TX

What I liked

Flexible Schedule

What I wish was different

I think it worked well for me

Advice

I am a LPN and was in school to get a degree in nursing. I learnt a lot from my degree. I incorporated what i had learned in school and this made me feel very confident. Which will help me as i advance into my career.

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STNA

August 2018 - June 2019 • Grove City, OH

What I liked

Gaining medical experience

What I wish was different

Staffing, management, organiztion, communication.

Advice

While it was a good experience and gave me time to learn many valuable skills I wish I had taken a job at a hospital. I chose this job because it was closer to home and I regretted that every day I worked.

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Restaurant Server

May 2018 • Colorado Springs, CO

What I liked

How I got to choose my hours.

What I wish was different

Some of the management.

Advice

Helping the residents is the best part

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Resident care assistant

June 2019 • Akron, OH

What I liked

Experience of of helping residents

What I wish was different

Advice

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Following executive director

September - November 2019 • Russellville, AR

What I liked

The amazing staff and residents. They were all very welcoming!

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Always support your team members and don’t micromanage.

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Certified Nursing Assistant

October 2018 • Cedar City, UT

What I liked

The management, residents, and co-workers make it a great place to work. It is a flexible schedule for students who are looking for something part-time.

What I wish was different

A higher starting wage. I got a 50 cent raise when I became a med tech after working for 7 months.

Advice

Buy compression socks, your legs will thank you for it. Shifts are 8 hours but you are up and moving a lot.

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Licensed Practical Nurse

May 2016 • Westlake, OH

What I liked

I appreciated all the experience I get to learn in my nursing career on a daily basis and always gaining knowledge.

What I wish was different

Understanding how to provide ways of therapeutic communication prior to being placed on the floor without any experience.

Advice

Always provide a happy environment and it will make a difference

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CNA

June 2017 - August 2019 • Adrian, MI

What I liked

I really enjoyed helping with the residents and engaging their families.

What I wish was different

More hours available to work

Advice

LTC can be very rewarding! It teaches you empathy.

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CNA

December 2017 • Middleton, WI

What I liked

I love working in a small care facility as a CNA. Being able to care for such a vulnerable population at a critical level has made the job so meaningful and priceless. I was able to take a course in order to administer medications at this facility. It was amazing to be able to take on this role of responsibility and now I am able to apply this knowledge to my school in pharmacology courses and the clinical setting.

What I wish was different

I honestly just wish that I could have worked there longer. Being able to care for such a vulnerable population at a critical level has made the job so meaningful and priceless. It has been so hard to leave a group of people that I was able to spend almost every day caring for.

Advice

I would advise anyone wanting to work as a nurse or in any patient-care setting to work as a CNA or PCA beforehand. The skills, critical thinking, and ability to communicate with new people that came with being a CNA are things I would not be able to learn anywhere else.

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Server

June 2016 • Holland, MI

What I liked

I loved working with the residents because they are always so sweet and kind to me. They always ask me about school and what's going on in my life. They're always quick to compliment me on how hard I work and they're usually really joyful and happy.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Front Desk Receptionist

June 2019 • Voorhees Township, NJ

What I liked

The residents are amazing

What I wish was different

I wish there was more that I could do

Advice

It's an amazing experience. Be prepared for high stress situations and slow moments.

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Activities Assistant

February - August 2019 • Brighton, MI

What I liked

The community was extremely welcoming and I loved working with and getting to know the residents.

What I wish was different

I wish I had been able to work more during the weekdays so that I could have interacted more with the residents.

Advice

Anyone looking to go into human services, especially where one would be interacting with the elderly, needs to come into work with compassion and patience.

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