Don't work here unless it's the only job you can get! - Home Care Aid Addus HomeCare Employee Review

2.0
13 Jan 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

You get to know many people and make some new friends. The feeling that you've helped someone to stay in their home so they don't have to go to a care home.

Cons

Dead end, low paying job. There's no way to advance unless you are a relative or you're a pet of management. Management is always short staffed.Management never calls when there's a cancellation. No schedule you can access. You have to keep schedule in your head or make your own. When a client passes away or leaves Addus you have no idea what has happened to that client. You have to be able to compartmentalize your emotions so you don't get hurt.

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5.0
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CEO approval
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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
20 Jan 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The company is mission-driven and focused on supporting vulnerable populations, which gives the work meaning and purpose. It offers stability in a high-demand field and emphasizes training and re-education to support employee growth and retention. Branches are given flexibility to adapt processes locally, and many team members demonstrate strong compassion, teamwork, and commitment to clients.

Cons

There can be a disconnect between corporate policy and frontline realities, with inconsistent enforcement that increases strain on branch staff. A heavy reliance on repeated re-education can weaken accountability and affect morale, while centralized decision-making limits the value of branch-level expertise. Broad role expectations and limited advancement pathways can contribute to burnout for high-performing employees.

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