Reducing Burnout In Senior Living And Long-Term Care.pdf

Burnout, a well-documented phenomenon in the healthcare industry, particularly in long-term care, has prompted leaders in Rochester's senior living sector to focus on employee wellness. Organizations like Episcopal SeniorLife Communities, St. John’s, and Jewish Senior Life are implementing holistic strategies to reduce burnout among their staff.

Episcopal SeniorLife Communities:
- Emphasizes holistic wellness from physical, spiritual, emotional, and social perspectives.
- Employs two dedicated employee health and wellness nurses who support individuals in need of wellness improvement strategies.
- Offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401k retirement benefits, career pathways, emergency programs, and celebrations of staff milestones.

St. John’s:
- Encourages pets in the workplace to add to employee wellness.
- Provides on-site fitness centers and maps out trails at Highland Park for employees' physical wellness.
- Offers EZaccessMD, an employer-sponsored life insurance plan, and other benefits like paid time off and childcare.

Jewish Senior Life:
- Utilizes a life and employment success coach to support both professional and personal success.
- Brings wellness resources directly to staff who may not be able to leave their units easily.
- Offers early pay options, 401k contributions, tuition benefits, career development opportunities, and more.

These organizations recognize that addressing employee wellness is crucial for the well-being of both staff and the patients they care for.