I'm going to start applying for jobs tomorrow!

[SlaveHeart]

I have no real work experience recently, I last worked as a waitress and bartender over five years ago. My boyfriend went to prison last winter and I did CNA training but was only able to work part time for a week once getting certified. Should I even include the job I had for a week? I didn't get fired, I basically quit because I could not afford to pay for daycare since the funding in the state I was in was messed up... full coverage while in tech school but then only paid 1/2 after finding a job!

Since I had little going on for me there I decided to return to my home state and so here I am with an out of state CNA certification and no recent work history. I've outlined my clinical experience doing CNA training and my lab experiences in A&P on my resume. I've read that I can legally work with an out of state certification for up to four months while waiting for mine to be processed!

I really want to work at a LTC facility instead of a home health agency. However there are a few home health jobs for 'caregivers' which I could probably get because they do not require a certification.

Any advice for my job hunt is appreciated:)

Blessings

[rmc09]

I wouldn't include it. Employers want to see that you have a steady work history. They don't want to waste their time and money on someone that they think may not stick around long.

[SlaveHeart]

I have a valid reason for moving back to my home state and not keeping the job. It is my only experience as a CNA so I was thinking I should at least mention I worked as one for a little while. I guess I will edit my applications to include my former work and education only.

Thanks

[h_kitty, CNA]

I agree with rmc09. I wouldn't put it in... Wasn't the first week just orientation videos and orientation training? Just say your brand new :) and excited to work. People always hire new grads ! don't bring up too much of your personal life. Just say u did well in school and can't wait to work

[SlaveHeart]

I agree with rmc09. I wouldn't put it in... Wasn't the first week just orientation videos and orientation training? Just say your brand new :) and excited to work. People always hire new grads ! don't bring up too much of your personal life. Just say u did well in school and can't wait to work

Nope there was only a day of orientation. It was a home health agency and the first day of work I went to a clients house with the scheduler and then they left and I worked a shift.

[h_kitty, CNA]

Eh I still think u shouldn't even put it down. Then it's going to get into why u were there only a week then into your personal life. Especially with the jail thing. They might think ok how do we know ur not going to do that to us, u know? Kinda like what the first commenter said