Place Farm House Residential Care Home Work-life balance reviews

Having been a chef for many years in different institutions I craved the family environment and from day one working here I’ve enjoyed every second. When the excitement of going to work runs through your veins it no longer feels like work. We are all a family. It’s all about the residents and it’s paramount to me that they come first. The manager is by far the best I’ve ever had. Understanding, caring and goes the extra mile.amateurs like the one at placefarm are few and far between..#lovemyjob

Pros

Relaxed, caring, family atmosphere

Cons

Losing an elderly residents that becomes an extension of your own family hurts

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An enjoyable resident focused care home

Care Assistant (Current Employee) - Patcham, East Sussex - 19 September 2017

Day to day I find going to work an enjoyable experience, having the time to get to know and help resident on an individual level is the most rewarding aspect for me personally. You learn new things every day by being with the residents, about them, their life and families. The proactive encouragement from management for new ideas, from the days out with residents, playing games in the afternoon, taking them shops or on walks, to the use of apps and software to reduce time spent on daily admin tasks. Anything that helps improve things for the residents quality of life is always considered. As is the case in my line of work the money could be better to reflect the job, and the inconsistent hours can be a challenge at times. However, having worked at several homes in the past, the atmosphere and ongoing initiatives for improvement at this home is something that I appreciate and I'm still enjoying my time here..