I am writing this on behalf of a family member who works at a particular hospital in CT, and is seeking some advice. Since I don't want to be sued for slander and defamation of character some of th names of the people here have been changed.
My Aunt Edith Works at this hospital in CT and has worked there for 16 years. She first started out as an Environmental Associate (EA), and then went on to become a CNA/PCA (which is the "jack of all trades) a few years later. A few months ago, Human Resources created a PCA II position and to qualify for this position, you have to have been employed at the hospital for 18 months or better, and score a 3 on your annual review. She has been personally commended by patients and their family members, have worked almost every major holiday, and have worked on her days off. I stay with her sometimes, and can remember numerous occasions when she had to work the floor alone, doing personal care on 18-25 patients without any help from the nurses or pool. She went into work and found out that she was denied the position of PCA II and she is very upset. "Ilsa", who is also a PCA was given the position, even though she calls out CONSTANTLY, her work is lack luster and basically the only reason why she keeps the job is because of the benefits. "Ruiz" who is the only male PCA there has also been given the PCA II position, which by the way isn't too much suprising because he sweet talks and woes the ladies all of the time on the floor, and every year since he started he has been nominated for PCA of the year. Getting back to "Ilsa", when she wanted to switch days, she would always call my Aunt to fill in for the day she didn't want to work and then NOT show up on the day that she had changed with my aunt. SOOO.... how is that she qualified and got a better review when she isn't there half of the time to be "reviewed" for anything? Not to seem racist or anything (b/c I am NOT), but it appears that very seldomly a minority of any sort is given recognition on the particular floor she works on. "Lisa" is another employee who was not given the position, even though she works doubles for them all of the time, has NEVER called out once, and HAS never been late. She had worked so much for them at one point, that it made her ill, but she still kept coming. She doesn't think it is fair, I don't know where else to go, and this is only the icing on the cake for this particular incident, so we need some advice as to what to do or where to go with this. Sorry this post is so long, and thanxs in advance for those of you who do respond.
