CNAMichelle replied to CNAMichelle's topic in CNA/MA
thanks for all the comments.....franharmon they dont give anyone over time(which I couldnt do anyway) no shift diffs. and I make minumum wage...otherwise I would really love the job. busia-GOODLUCK TO YOU! HOPE YOU GET THE JOB!
CNAMichelle replied to BossBadger's topic in CNA/MA
Dont be too hard on ya self,I failed the first time also! some of those proctors are real B's:icon_roll try again,I passed the 2nd time.....you will too! think positive and try try again...I heard that lots of people failed the first time.GOODLUCK!
I took the red cross program it was 9 weeks 3 days a week. we had to wear a red scrub top and white scrub pants,white shoes for the whole class and 40 hrs of clinicals. I thought they did a pretty darn good job of teaching us,I enjoyed it....mine was...
WOW I have great respect for you CNA'S working in a nh,I started my new job in the ALF and woooo its kicking my butt and I know its easier than the NH. but I do LOVE it too! I am wore out though,I was suppose to be PRN but am now on the schedule and ...
CNAMichelle replied to CNAMichelle's topic in CNA/MA
I live right at the Florida line in ST.marys Georgia ,we moved here from Jacksonville 3 yrs ago,they pay about $9/hr I think,some places more,actually I am certified in FL. and GA.I will see how this works out and if its too much work load for the mo...
CNAMichelle replied to Lala27poodles's topic in CNA/MA
I was also informed....NO shift differentials.and the only holidays they observe are Christmas,Thanksgiving and July 4.....lol and of course they put me to work on Labor day already...9am-9m.....oh well I hope I really enjoy this job other wise.
CNAMichelle replied to CNAMichelle's topic in CNA/MA
I found out today that we have 16 residents so we would only have 8 a peice. I am still VERY upset to find out that the"pay" is minumum freaking wage....no you dont get into this "career" for the money as people point out,but$7.25/hr. is pathetic/ ga...
CNAMichelle replied to Lala27poodles's topic in CNA/MA
I was extremely disappointed to learn today that in my little town in Georgia,where I just "landed" my first CNA job(in ALF) is worth no more to people than working in mickey d's or something. $7.25 an hr is freaking rediculous!!
CNAMichelle replied to CNAMichelle's topic in CNA/MA
thanks all for the replies! I cant wait,for now I will only be working"on call" .I looked this place up online(b/c I forgot to ask) and it says it houses 24 residents.
Been out of school 8 mths now,AND FINALLY GOT MY FIRST JOB! The job is at a small alf(assisted living) anyone got any advice? experiences you woud like to share? whAt should I maybe expect? thanks! Michelle:yeah: