Dungarvin reviews

I used to work as a float for a different company, and in January of 2013, we were notified that Dungarvin would be purchasing all of our houses. Over the next year and a half, I watched this nightmare unfold. - Direct care staff with anywhere between 5-10 years of experience had their wages cut down to entry wages, meaning a $2-$5 an hour pay cut for some (the best ones left). - Our 24 hour on call nurse was cut, and we were told that if we had any questions about the medication, to call the pharmacy (who had no history of working with our clients). - We had an on call 24 hour emergency pager with a trained supervisor on the other end, that was cut. Now, we had an overworked supervisor to call, who hated to hear from us. - We had a float staff to cover shifts for people to call in sick, that was gutted entirely, and finding coverage is an absolute nightmare. - Our supervisors are overworked, my most recent one had 5 houses to take care of. Just consider that for a moment, she's on call 24 hours a day, and has 20 clients to consider, of course she is going to be cranky and short with staff. She didn't have time for anything but the paperwork. This is what happens when you get into this for the money. There are other companies out there that are better for clients and coworkers.

Over worked, double shifts then turn around in a 24 hour period and have to work another shift in 5 hours, realistically working 3 shifts in 36 hours. Management is almost non existent and when you do see them or talk to someone they are extremely rude inconsiderate and demonstrative. The running statement with staff is "your just another warm body". Staff turn around is unbelievable. Been with the company 6+ plus months and literally have seen 13 new employees come and go that quick/ Clients in some of the residential homes are extremely violent, they are taking heavy meds to be controlled, which does not always work. It has been known for some of the clients to break windows with chairs, whip staff around like rag dolls, punch holes in shower walls, tear bolted beds off walls. Some of the clients should be incarcerated but aren't because of their developmental disability status, Some of these clients have committed some very heinous crimes.They are on 24 lock down as if on house arrest. They are not allowed outside. The houses are armed with a alarm system that contacts police immediately if there is a incident. Not very reassuring if you know the client could kill you with their bare hands.