Adding Cna To Resume

Honestly, if you are a CNA applying for a position, especially in a LTC facility, don't use a resume. Go to the facility and fill out the application.
Since I do the hiring at my facility I don't even look at it. I just tell them to fill out an application and go from there.

As an aside, the only prior experience that I consider 'great' for being a CNA is a) CNA somewhere else (not HHA as they have no nursing home skills) b) the military/police/ems/firefighting or anything that is severly dependant on teamwork as they just get it and tend to have a better work ethic.. most of the time. I avoid younger people like the plague and job hoppers never make it past my first look. Education really doesn't matter much to me because education really doesn't indicate much.

So if you are looking to make your resume look better... Highlight teamwork skills, independent working, ability to multitask and prioritize. Ability to follow and/or lead. Those are very important.

The most important thing however is having the initiative to come to the facility, find out who I am, find out the process for applying and following that process. Faxing or dropping off a resume and running out usually ends up with the resume in the trash.

I've always handed in a resume with an application. I've noticed in a lot of interviews that prospective employers will ask you about your resume or at least want it sitting in front of them.

When listing skills under previous jobs focus on skill that show you are good with people, have good time management skills, are able to take on responsibility and be a leader, and that you take initiative and do things that go beyond your job description.