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Gardens of Parry Sound

Worked there for almost 2 years - I loved the job and loved the residents! - A lot of variety in the position - Pay was sub par - Raises were often missed because “you’re getting a raise later” (often due to minimum wage going up or similar) - Management did not always conduct themselves in a professional way - There was a lot of passing the buck and favouritism. You could throw the pay grid out the window. All in all, I stayed as long as I did because it was a fun job and I love to help people and make them smile.

I think the only reason why I stayed here for as long as I did was because I was mainly there for the residents. The place is always short staffed because they pay minimum wage.Management was nice but weren't the best and probably could do better. Honestly I don't suggest working here unless you are already financially stable. Because this job will most definitely not help pay all of your bills. 

Found it difficult to understand what real duties were when you’ve got every member of management managing you and an outside management company doing the same.  Expected to do everything, with very small pay increases. Rules constantly changing. Management can’t work as a Team, so how are the staff supposed to?! Residents are allowed to be rude and sometimes downright mean to the staff and management just tells you it’s apart of the job.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The residence most of them are lovely 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The managers think they are better then everyone,  

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Tons of backstabbing and drama 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Depends on the boss,  who you work for depends on what you get away with

I really enjoyed working at the Gardens. Residents are awesome and staff become family.  ....  lots of responsibility for all departments, they should pay accordingly. There are many other local jobs which pay more for less responsibility. Most managers are nice.

Not a good place to work at all. Too much back stabbing. Residents are great don’t like the way they are being treated. I would not go back to the Gardens at all. A bad place to work. Staff come and go constantly 

Very stressful, top management terrible definitely plays favorites, doesnt have a clue how to manage people or treat them with respect, no appreciation, bad pay, beautiful building , great set up and awesome residents

this place is absolutely atrocious to work for, management doesn't care about employees. pay is horrible also never got a performance review and raise after probation period like I was told I would. overall hated working here,  do not recommend.

Due to the pandemic all workers are overstretched.. The employees and management are great to work with. The residents are wonderful, and very understanding of the employee shortage. The gardens has a great benefits package as well.

The residents are great and interacting with them makes going to work fun.   If you enjoy working with seniors, you'll enjoy your work.   Fun events for the residents and I had fun working them.

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Caregiver 3 salaries reported	$19.50 per hour
Dietary aide 2 salaries reported	$18.30 per hour
Registered practical nurse 1 salary reported	$23.00 per hour
Activity aide 1 salary reported	$53,202 per year

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