I just started to work in the Kissimmee, FL area and make $10 an hour. I have to drive about 30 min though. The hours are perfect for me anyway. Not that bad.
LOL no you don't get paid the whole weekend. On call means anytime between those days and hours they can call you at anytime they need you to come in..As in if it is 3am and they need you, that is when you would go in.
CandAmommy replied to amethyst26's topic in CNA/MA
I'm not going to discourage you from wanting to get you MA. I would just suggest researching the schools closely. They have certificate programs for the under a year and done thing and than a 2 year degree. It isn't true that you are just stuck at LT...
CandAmommy replied to 1uvakindmom's topic in CNA/MA
LTC facilities (some) will hire people and train them to be NAs. They have a certain amount of time, usually around 6 weeks, where they than have to take the exam to become certified. Some pay for it as long as you commit to stay to work for a certai...
Anytime they need you, they will call for you to come in. I am sure some have it to where they are PRN only at nights and so forth, but that would be something I am sure is discussed and worked out during or after the interview.
CandAmommy replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Technicians
I was also going to post that a lot of the people who are PCTs in hospitals get trained on the job and don't have to pay for extra classes. That is my plan :)
The only salaries posted that I have seen here are all between $9-14 BTW...It's ideal to want to work in a hospital, but easier to get into a nursing home (LTC) there you will get the experience you need per resume and than can apply and hopefully ge...
CandAmommy replied to TaraRae123's topic in CNA/MA
When do you plan to actually work? I think it would be difficult while you are still in highschool. Most shifts you would be able to do would be 11-7 or 12 hour 7-7, but than when would you sleep? Or did you plan to just work on weekends? It is hard ...
CandAmommy replied to Buckeyefan47's topic in CNA/MA
You should do a search for this topic, it has been addressed so many times with a bunch of different threads that you are sure to find the info you are looking for!
I just passed my state exam last Tuesday and have sent out my resume to around 20 different places. I look everyday, here's luck for all! That info about working for the gov't is a great resource, thanks!