Hi, everyone. I am a new CNA who got certified by the state of Georgia in June. Since then, I have applied to many different types of healthcare settings-- especially long-term care.
I went in person to talk to someone about the status of my application at a nursing home. The lady literally stuck her nose in the air and turned her face away,when I told her that I was fresh out of school. It seems like every nursing home wants LTC experience in my area. How do I get experience if noone will give me a chance?
Anyways, it seems like I have better luck working for a home care agency. There is an agency that contacted me and wants to set up an interview.
I have my fears working in homecare. I read on some posts here that some people go weeks without work---I work full-time at a fast food joint, so I guess its not a big deal. But I also heard that homecare CNAs make more than LTC nursing homes. They also spend more time with their clients than in LTC, which I believe is important as a CNA.
Im wondering if it is a good idea to get into homecare. Does LTC and hospitals recognize homecare experience? Should I take the job, if offered? Or forget homecare altogether and try to get into LTC or a hospital, which I have been failing miserably to do???
