Amica Senior Lifestyles Reviews
Updated 10 Jan 2021
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Pros
"Amica is a good company to work for if you are looking for ways to advance" (in 3 reviews)
"Great team atmosphere and dynamic" (in 3 reviews)
Cons
"Work life balance is an issue for many" (in 6 reviews)
"Long hours at times, inhibiting a good work life balance" (in 4 reviews)
Pros & Cons are excerpts from user reviews. They are not authored by Glassdoor.
"Good workplace for growth"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI have been working at Amica Senior Lifestyles part-time for less than a year
Pros
good management that helps you grow
Cons
demanding job with not so great pay
"Great place to work"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Amica Senior Lifestyles part-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Great co-workers If looking for excitement this is the place for you; not a dull moment.
Cons
Turn of events can happen very quickly
Continue reading"Amazing company to work for"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI have been working at Amica Senior Lifestyles part-time
Pros
Great management, coworkers Flexibility Great hours
Cons
Pay rate is low No benefits unless full time or part time, currently only hiring “casual”
"Leaders in Senior Living"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Amica Senior Lifestyles full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Amica had some of the most caring leaders in the industry. They truly supported their team members and leaders and embodied their values. I learned a lot from being part of the organization and I would love to go back and work with them one day.
Cons
The pay scale is a little low compared to industry standards but what they lack in financial compensation, they make up for in work environment and learning opportunities.
Hello, and thank you for your thoughtful review of Amica. We are happy that your time with us was of value to your career.
Pros
Good hours , benefits and work life balance
Cons
Often understaffed and front of house can be inexperienced
Amica Senior Lifestyles Response
November 12, 2020 – Manager
Hello, we appreciate your honest thoughts on the front house culinary staff. This is something we are working to improve with training. Thank you for taking the time to review Amica Senior Lifestyles.
- Helpful (2)
"Unacceptable working conditions"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at Amica Senior Lifestyles full-time for more than 8 years
Pros
Location Underground parking Modern resident bus New driveway Bistro coffee machine
Cons
No benefits Unprofessional management team (at every level) Rude residents Lack of communication Below average pay rate Nepotism Shortage of uniforms High turnover rate
Continue reading "If you like working with seniors this is the place for you"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
I have been working at Amica Senior Lifestyles part-time for more than 5 years
Pros
Amazing people to work with
Cons
often short on staff in different departments
Amica Senior Lifestyles Response
November 12, 2020 – Manager
Thank you for taking the time to review Amica Senior Lifestyles.
- COVID-19
"A meaningful job with a meaningful company"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Amica Senior Lifestyles full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
Family atmosphere, deep care for the seniors and each other, good pay and benefits
Cons
stressful during covid keeing residents safe. I only left because I moved
Continue readingAmica Senior Lifestyles Response
October 15, 2020 – Manager
Thank you for taking the time to review Amica. We appreciate your feedback and dedication to your residence during this trying time.
"An ok place to work"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI worked at Amica Senior Lifestyles full-time for more than a year
Pros
Excellent Health Benefits, company morale is good, team members are great to work with. Beautifully designed head office downtown Toronto. Company perks for employees.
Cons
Some management members don't get along well with employees, work-home life is not a good balance. Communication with employees not great.
Continue readingAmica Senior Lifestyles Response
October 16, 2020 – Manager
Hello, thank you for taking the time to review Amica. We understand there are many challenges in keeping a work-home balance especially given that many people are now working from home. Thank you for your insight on your inter-department struggles with communication. If you care to anonymously share more about your experience while you worked with us, please fill out our concern form here: https://amicafeedback.freshdesk.com/support/tickets/new We are always looking for feedback to help us improve our culture for future and existing team members.
"Good company, poor culture"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI worked at Amica Senior Lifestyles full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
Overall it's a good company, with a good amount of investment in innovation and technology.
Cons
It does have its problems with culture, making people living in constant fear of losing their jobs, as a means to improve productivity. It also has serious problems with diversity in certain departments, creating ethnical stereotypes in the company.
Amica Senior Lifestyles Response
October 15, 2020 – Manager
Hello, thank you for taking the time to review Amica Senior Lifestyles. You may be interested to know that this spring we invested in a dedicated Diversity Taskforce team to begin tackling issues surrounding diversity and prejudice within Amica. Some of the methods you mentioned to inspire productivity are not permitted at Amica. If you care to anonymously share more about your experience while you worked with us, please fill out our concern form here: https://amicafeedback.freshdesk.com/support/tickets/new We are always looking for feedback to help us improve our culture for future and existing team members.
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Amica Senior Lifestyles Response
November 18, 2020 – Manager