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    Senior Helpers Reviews

    Updated June 22, 2017
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    Pros

    • They are very professional and considerate of their employees and clients (in 6 reviews)

    • very flexible schedule fro appointments etc (in 7 reviews)

    Cons

    • no benefits, have to take 5- 6 hours of state required tests on our time to continue working for them (in 15 reviews)

    • very low pay, driving long distances (in 8 reviews)

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    1. "Caregiver"

      Star Star Star Star Star
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      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Caregiver in San Jose, CA
      Current Employee - Caregiver in San Jose, CA
      Recommends

      I have been working at Senior Helpers part-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Senior Helpers is very flexible, you set your hours and choose your clients. It is also easy to request time off and they do provide some sick pay, dental and vision benefits. They have given decent raises in pay.

      Cons

      They do not provide health care benefit

    2. "Great for students"

      Star Star Star Star Star
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      Current Employee - Caregiver in Madison, WI
      Current Employee - Caregiver in Madison, WI
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Senior Helpers part-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      If you're a healthcare major, senior helpers is a great way to get valuable experience. Not to mention the relationship you develop with your clients.

      Cons

      Dealing with death and dying can take its toll on you.

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    3. "My review"

      Star Star Star Star Star
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      Current Employee - Caregiver in Hemet, CA
      Current Employee - Caregiver in Hemet, CA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Senior Helpers full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Can work around your schedule.

      Cons

      No sick time is available

    4. "Home Health Aid"

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      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Caregiver in Raynham, MA
      Current Employee - Caregiver in Raynham, MA
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Senior Helpers full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Flexible schedule, love the clients, you are making a difference in the lives of a senior, never boring-something new everyday

      Cons

      Benefits and vacation time basically non existent, more trainings offered days and evenings, employee of the month does not happen

      Advice to Management

      Offer benefits and paid vacation time or pto hours
      Offer more trainings
      Recognition of Employees

    5. "Stay away unless you have MUCH patience."

      Star Star Star Star Star
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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Northbrook, IL
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Northbrook, IL
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Senior Helpers full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      It's a friendly environment IN THE BEGINNING.

      Cons

      Unprofessionalism of the owners which also trickles down to the office staff. Nearly everyone at this office had very little professionalism and the owners have little control of the staff. They also have a HIGH turnover rate for office staff. Very few office staff members stick around long enough for their anniversary date.

      Advice to Management

      Work on handling business in a more mature manner.

    6. "Excellent Organization"

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      Former Employee - Client Services Manager in Farmington Hills, MI
      Former Employee - Client Services Manager in Farmington Hills, MI
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I worked at Senior Helpers full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Great team work, good ownership, decent pay, family oriented, great place to work

      Cons

      On call could be difficult at times but because it is a 24/7 company it is a necessary evil

      Advice to Management

      Please continue the hard work to keep our Seniors at home

    7. "Caregiver"

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      Current Employee - Caregiver in Dayton, OH
      Current Employee - Caregiver in Dayton, OH
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Senior Helpers part-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      DEFINITELY the clients and their families! Every one of my clients has been so sweet and kind! Basically, you're going to RECEIVE the kind of treatment that you give to your clients!

      Cons

      Owners/Management/Lack of any benefits whatsoever!

      Advice to Management

      This is NOT a franchise to buy into it you are just looking to make big money by just being the boss........you TRULY need to have YEARS of experience doing the "Dirty Work" that all of your employees are expected to do. It would be so wonderful to have some paid "perks" to offer all the "peons" that work their rear-ends off for YEARS..........Financial assistance with Health Insurance would be a terrific place to start!

    8. "Mis lead"

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      Former Employee - Caregiver in Reno, NV
      Former Employee - Caregiver in Reno, NV
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      Pros

      Great Clients and client families

      Cons

      Messed up office and owners

      Advice to Management

      Step into Caregiver shoes....

    9. Helpful (3)

      "Will never work for this franchise again."

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      Former Employee - Care Provider in Salem, OR
      Former Employee - Care Provider in Salem, OR
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Senior Helpers full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Getting to work with the elderly.

      Cons

      The one I worked for in Salem, Oregon went down hill. The owners are a husband and wife and it became all about the profit and not the client. They do not care about their employees or what happens to them. Once again, it is all about the profit for them.

      Advice to Management

      Since this business is a franchise, I suggest head quarters starts reaching out. Reach out to the employees of each franchise with questionnaires to see asking how they are treated, how clients are treated, etc. This way if things need to be changed they can be. Right now, I definitely will not work for any Senior Helpers branch.

    10. "Personal Caregiver"

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      Former Employee - Personal Caregiver in Harleysville, PA
      Former Employee - Personal Caregiver in Harleysville, PA
      Doesn't Recommend
      Disapproves of CEO

      I worked at Senior Helpers part-time

      Pros

      Can fit into your schedule good.

      Cons

      Low pay, no benny's, no PTO. Company presents itself differently than the actual clients you will get. My clients were very controlling. It's an alternative to nursing home care because its cheaper for the client. Fecal and urine incontinence, bossy clients become old fast especially with low pay/no benefits. One client made me do all the daily housework because of his laziness when he was capable. I got sick of being a maid. Really think about this before applying for a job. 8 months did me in. Really, don't work for this company. I could go on and on and on......

      Advice to Management

      Quite badgering people to constantly drop everything to run to a client at all hours of the day. Increase pay considerably. Many people do not qualify for in home care and recognize that. Your workers are exhausted and under payed.

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