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Better Than Some - Licensed Staff Good Samaritan Employee Review

1.0
Sep 14, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Friendly co-workers, no odors, not much more I can say.

Cons

Understaffed, lowest wages in area, management more concerned with $ than residents

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Good Samaritan Response
10y
Thank you for your feedback, and I'm pleased to hear that your relationships with your co-workers was positive. It is unfortunate that others don't see how rewarding this work can be, which leads to people not wanting to serve seniors, therefore pursue other lines of work, which then complicates our ability to attract staff into this work area. Fortunately in MN, the legislature has realized that reimbursement and paying staff is critical and have taken steps to increase wages. It is great that the legislators have understand that we want to continue to provide high quality care and need to make sure there are some financial resources going to the employees.

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Pros

Good people at this company

Cons

Low pay for this company

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Good Samaritan Response
1y
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear you value the people you work with—that's something we take pride in. We appreciate your feedback on pay and continue to evaluate ways to stay competitive and support our team.
1.0
Apr 19, 2025
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Pros

401K Options available to employees

Cons

Management - violate HIPPA in regards to background checks of caregivers. Numerous times caregivers are laughed at and made fun of. Several instances where management in staff meetings belittle and make fun of how GS is manipulating caregivers at the lowest pay to take shifts or they threaten their job is at stake. Management engage with staff gossip of other staff and violate HIPPA of several employees with disabilities and share with others staff special arrangements. HR - violate HIPPA by sharing personal detailed information regarding caregivers disabilities and background checks to management. Management have been overheard laughing at caregivers who have come back with disabilities or background check results and shared in staff meetings HIPPA protected information with all. Management have withheld pay and try to get away with not paying caregivers hours worked to save on budget. Tell them they can't be paid if they did not log in, despite them working the hours or having difficulty signing in. Management accepting gifts from clients and allowing other staff to take gifts from clients despite it being against policy and a manipulation towards client trust. Threats from management and abuse of power when staff whistleblow to clients what is going on or when staff share with upper management. It is always best to record to protect onself due to retaliation based on lies.

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Good Samaritan Response
1y
Thank you for your feedback. We take these concerns very seriously. Respect, confidentiality, and ethical conduct are core values we strive to uphold at every level. Your comments have been noted and will be shared with the appropriate teams to ensure that any necessary actions are taken. We encourage anyone who experiences or witnesses behavior that violates policy or ethics to report it through the appropriate channels so it can be addressed properly and thoroughly.
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