Pros
experience, variety, this was an okay place...
Cons
Okay place to work as a CNA overall, and I definitely gained a lot of experience working between SNF, Assisted Living, and Memory Care settings. The experience helped me grow and become more adaptable in different patient care environments.
However, one of the biggest issues was the work culture among some CNAs. There was a lot of seniority superiority, gossiping, and situations where certain staff would try to take advantage of newer or more dependable CNAs. At times, assignments were half-done because people didn’t want certain patient sets, which created an unfair workload for others.
When staffing was short in SNF, the environment became extremely chaotic and stressful for both staff and residents. Another difficult issue was during snow season in Issaquah. Weather conditions made transportation unsafe and difficult, but staff were still expected to find their own way to work without much support or understanding. Management needed to do a better job with staffing coverage and contingency planning during those situations.
parking sucked if you work later in the day