Been working at a senior home as a server for the last 2 years , like any job there are bad days and good days . I think one of the worst things that come wit this job is getting attached to your residents and have them pass away it doesn’t get easier . For all the new servers just keep in mind that your the closest thing they have since you might see them everyday and just BE PATIENT :) ♥️
@@oliviahodgson60 Just got a job there and my third day I was cursed out my an old man cuz I don’t hear him properly 🙄😂. Don’t assume all of them are just sweet and kind elders some are wild 🤣. But at the end of the day I refuse to get offended by a half functioning almost expired human being anyways so ye🤷🏽♀️. If at all that ever happens to me again I’ll just say that I’ll pretend I never heard that and go about my day.
I’ve been working as a server in an independent living home for a few months and my favorite resident wants to give me some of her jewelry. I’ve told her no and that it’s sweet of her but she doesn’t need to, but she’s stayed persistent with this. Is it acceptable to accept her gift even though I work there?
I work at an assisted living/retirement home and it's probably easier since we servers don't have to aid the residents because we have the caregivers for that. It's super important to be upbeat and cheerful to give the best care even though the job can be difficult (for perspective workers). You can't work for the pay or your bosses, you have to think that you're working for the people paying to be in the home to live in comfort. The residents that thank you for your service will make up for the few critical or hard to please ones :) Just recently a lady with poor memory almost smacked my hands for bringing her the food she ordered telling me she didn't want it nor did she order it, I'm fairly new so I slowly and patiently asked her what she wanted to eat but she didn't understand. Other residents pitched in and told me to bring her a sandwich and I asked her if that would work and she wasn't really tuned in so I brought it anyway. She didn't complain but barely ate it. Also sometimes multiple people will call for me at once to bring them something so I kinda let the more patient one wait and come back ASAP. You also have to be mindful of people that need extra help like they can't reach the sugar so you bring it closer to them beforehand, and they will really appreciate you anticipating their needs. Retirement homes are great places for first jobs or careers if you choose, and it'll teach you how to be a better people person and hard worker.
I just got hired and the screening is taking some time due to Covid and I’m waiting on getting the clearance this following week or so - I am taking work on the side with gig app and waiting being patient -wanted to hear more !
Well I always say be yourself but remember the go to interview techniques. Be prepared, professional, learn about the facility in advance that always looks good as well
I've been working as a Housekeeper in an Assisted Living Retirement Community (in Canada) for three years about, and despite working overnight most of the time i do often assist residents living with dementia if am required to cover our Memory Care Unit. Some living with the early stages of Dementia still reside in the retirement suites and are heavily monitored but sometimes i need to assist. Oh gee i tell you it is way more than just trying not to offend them, it is to not trigger their dementia related behavioral symptoms. An example is Friendly Fibbing.. if they talk as if a deceased relative is alive then you should join them in that reality. Connection is key with Care, as always build relationship because as you mentioned most of them are lonely and is obviously sad. Our dining staff is excellent with our residents and have all that training in Dementia and Alzheimer's Care, you seem to be just like a few i know in my building .. I guess if you still work there because this video is a few years old now 😄 Hopefully your residence is doing well through these 2 years, it hit us hard but we are good now. I was just browsing videos of people who work in retirement homes, your energy would win you a ton of love from everyone at Seasons 😊
I am starting work as a waiter at a seniors residence tomorrow and I am excited, Iooking forward to having many of those conversations you talked about.
@@caitlinloeffler9832 most assisted and residential living facility’s don’t do tips from my experience but you gets a bonus or someThing if you work at a good place ❤️
Hi! I am wondering what you do when a resident won't stop talking to you. You mentioned you have listened for up to 40 minutes, but doesnt that affect the other residents waiting to be served? What does your manager do during the times where you may be stuck with a resident?
Rylee Aldinger it depends how busy the shift is. Towards the end of the night I have more time on my hands and i am a really fast worker so my boss does not mind when I am Stuck talking to a resident. If I realize I need to get moving I move from a squatting position to standing and slowly back away from the table and lean the conversation in a ending direction.
Olivia Hodgson thanks for responding! Do you still work as a sever? I’m applying for a job as a server in a assisted living home. I want to be able to talk to the residents but I am concerned that i won’t be able to leave a table when it is busy. Any tips?
Rylee Aldinger I do still work as a sever very part time when I am home from university. Honestly, residential And assisted living are two different worlds. Both however, be prepared to hear residents tell you “ you’ve brought them the wrong meal or drink “ when you have not. Depending on the resident you can be following the rules your establishment gives you and have a resident yell at you or swear. But, then there are times when you meet lonely residents that want to hear your whole life story and some even remember it. And that makes up for the chaos that is a severs life in a retirement home. If you have any other questions feel free to ask
What are the shift hours? Do all the servers work the same shift? Or are they’re morning server who do breakfast and lunch and then dinner ? What is the earliest and latest you go to work and get off work? Sorry for all the questions lkl
enrique velasquez the hours varrybypu can be part time or full time there is a breakfast lunch dinner and shift we like to call all day. The earliest can be 6:30 am or 8:30 and the latest leaving is 8:30 at night.
At my place I work breakfast and lunch only so I come in at 6:15 and leave at 2:45 but sometimes it takes me extra time until like 3:00 to finish up because I'm tired.
Regine Brady I get paid hourly only without tips but where I work we get a end of year bonus it honestly depends where you work most retirement homes are hourly without tips.
Been working at a senior home as a server for the last 2 years , like any job there are bad days and good days . I think one of the worst things that come wit this job is getting attached to your residents and have them pass away it doesn’t get easier .
For all the new servers just keep in mind that your the closest thing they have since you might see them everyday and just BE PATIENT :) ♥️
Yes, I most definitely agree with that statement. I have been sworn at and yelled at but the reality is they are just sad and lonely.
Any tips on interview questions? I have an interview Thursday
@@oliviahodgson60 Just got a job there and my third day I was cursed out my an old man cuz I don’t hear him properly 🙄😂. Don’t assume all of them are just sweet and kind elders some are wild 🤣. But at the end of the day I refuse to get offended by a half functioning almost expired human being anyways so ye🤷🏽♀️. If at all that ever happens to me again I’ll just say that I’ll pretend I never heard that and go about my day.
I’ve been working as a server in an independent living home for a few months and my favorite resident wants to give me some of her jewelry. I’ve told her no and that it’s sweet of her but she doesn’t need to, but she’s stayed persistent with this. Is it acceptable to accept her gift even though I work there?
I work at an assisted living/retirement home and it's probably easier since we servers don't have to aid the residents because we have the caregivers for that. It's super important to be upbeat and cheerful to give the best care even though the job can be difficult (for perspective workers). You can't work for the pay or your bosses, you have to think that you're working for the people paying to be in the home to live in comfort. The residents that thank you for your service will make up for the few critical or hard to please ones :)
Just recently a lady with poor memory almost smacked my hands for bringing her the food she ordered telling me she didn't want it nor did she order it, I'm fairly new so I slowly and patiently asked her what she wanted to eat but she didn't understand. Other residents pitched in and told me to bring her a sandwich and I asked her if that would work and she wasn't really tuned in so I brought it anyway. She didn't complain but barely ate it.
Also sometimes multiple people will call for me at once to bring them something so I kinda let the more patient one wait and come back ASAP.
You also have to be mindful of people that need extra help like they can't reach the sugar so you bring it closer to them beforehand, and they will really appreciate you anticipating their needs.
Retirement homes are great places for first jobs or careers if you choose, and it'll teach you how to be a better people person and hard worker.
I start tomorrow and am SO nervous i could throw up. This helped me some tysm❤👍
Is this a hard job
I had an old lady say she would bite me like wtf
Oof I am sorry. Sometimes remembering that mentally they are not always there is important. Good luck in the future!!
I just got hired and the screening is taking some time due to Covid and I’m waiting on getting the clearance this following week or so - I am taking work on the side with gig app and waiting being patient -wanted to hear more !
Glad you enjoyed my content ❤️
Love the video! Any tips on the interview process?
Well I always say be yourself but remember the go to interview techniques. Be prepared, professional, learn about the facility in advance that always looks good as well
I've been working as a Housekeeper in an Assisted Living Retirement Community (in Canada) for three years about, and despite working overnight most of the time i do often assist residents living with dementia if am required to cover our Memory Care Unit.
Some living with the early stages of Dementia still reside in the retirement suites and are heavily monitored but sometimes i need to assist. Oh gee i tell you it is way more than just trying not to offend them, it is to not trigger their dementia related behavioral symptoms. An example is Friendly Fibbing.. if they talk as if a deceased relative is alive then you should join them in that reality. Connection is key with Care, as always build relationship because as you mentioned most of them are lonely and is obviously sad.
Our dining staff is excellent with our residents and have all that training in Dementia and Alzheimer's Care, you seem to be just like a few i know in my building .. I guess if you still work there because this video is a few years old now 😄
Hopefully your residence is doing well through these 2 years, it hit us hard but we are good now.
I was just browsing videos of people who work in retirement homes, your energy would win you a ton of love from everyone at Seasons 😊
I am starting work as a waiter at a seniors residence tomorrow and I am excited, Iooking forward to having many of those conversations you talked about.
same I got past the job interview today the TB test will suck!
Congrats on your new job. And yeah there are some great times and some hard times in the job but, you do the job to the best of your abilities.
tb tests are not fun lol.
Olivia Hodgson so true lol little did I know I was also going to pee in a cup today
@@thelonecrow1300 I didn't have a tb test though, I live in montreal, quebec, Canada. Where do you live?
Definitely needed this
Glad to have helped ❤️
I work at an assisted living facility in dining and I have been working there for about 2 and a half years, I love it, great staff and residents.
Oliver Roycroft Do you make tips? Or is it just hourly?
@@caitlinloeffler9832 most assisted and residential living facility’s don’t do tips from my experience but you gets a bonus or someThing if you work at a good place ❤️
Is it a hard job
Hi! I am wondering what you do when a resident won't stop talking to you. You mentioned you have listened for up to 40 minutes, but doesnt that affect the other residents waiting to be served? What does your manager do during the times where you may be stuck with a resident?
Rylee Aldinger it depends how busy the shift is. Towards the end of the night I have more time on my hands and i am a really fast worker so my boss does not mind when I am
Stuck talking to a resident. If I realize I need to get moving I move from a squatting position to standing and slowly back away from the table and lean the conversation in a ending direction.
Olivia Hodgson thanks for responding! Do you still work as a sever? I’m applying for a job as a server in a assisted living home. I want to be able to talk to the residents but I am concerned that i won’t be able to leave a table when it is busy. Any tips?
Rylee Aldinger I do still work as a sever very part time when I am home from university. Honestly, residential
And assisted living are two different worlds. Both however, be prepared to hear residents tell you “ you’ve brought them the wrong meal or drink “ when you have not. Depending on the resident you can be following the rules your establishment gives you and have a resident yell at you or swear. But, then there are times when you meet lonely residents that want to hear your whole life story and some even remember it. And that makes up for the chaos that is a severs life in a retirement home. If you have any other questions feel free to ask
What are the shift hours? Do all the servers work the same shift? Or are they’re morning server who do breakfast and lunch and then dinner ? What is the earliest and latest you go to work and get off work? Sorry for all the questions lkl
enrique velasquez the hours varrybypu can be part time or full time there is a breakfast lunch dinner and shift we like to call all day. The earliest can be 6:30 am or 8:30 and the latest leaving is 8:30 at night.
At my place I work breakfast and lunch only so I come in at 6:15 and leave at 2:45 but sometimes it takes me extra time until like 3:00 to finish up because I'm tired.
Hi! Thank you for your video. Do you get paid tips or hourly only and no tips? Also, how much do you get paid? Thank you very much! Regine
Regine Brady I get paid hourly only without tips but where I work we get a end of year bonus it honestly depends where you work most retirement homes are hourly without tips.
Are you working the whole time or do you get breaks?
You get breaks every 4 hours depends where you work. They are legally required to give you a break every eight hours
You’re really cute, I love your face
Too much fidgeting and moving around
How much did you get paid?
And did you get tips?
No you don't get tips
Started at 8 hrly then upped to 9 an hour with a bonus at end of year no tips
You move too much