dicecream

dicecream has 3 years experience.

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1. CNAs: When is the last time you were thanked/recognized?

   dicecream replied to Poi Dog's topic in CNA/MA

   Well, just last night, one of my residents held my hands and told me I had beautiful eyes. He then invited me to get in bed with him Seriously, I am often thanked by residents, and used to say a kind of awkward "sure," in response, but since I wa...

2. CNA Commandments

   dicecream replied to greeniebean's topic in CNA/MA

   Thou shalt not "call in sick" on labor day weekend, when there is a totally green CNA who ends up having to cover the whole floor. (green CNA was me, my 5th day on the job, with a nurse who didn't know how to say "no you can't call in", or get anyone...

3. Blindfolding: Is this an intervention or abuse?

   dicecream replied to dicecream's topic in CNA/MA

   Hey, thanks everybody for your replies. For anyone who wants to know how it worked out, I did talk to the DNS and she said not to cover any resident's eyes, ever. We also talked about how difficult caring for this resident was, and she turned out to ...

4. Any thoughts on agency v. core staff?

   dicecream replied to juliaann's topic in CNA/MA

   Not sure exactly what to say on this one. My facility always tries to use core staff because it's much cheaper than agency. Also core staff generally gives better care because they know the residents. Even if we give a good report, there are always l...

5. My CNA Cert a waste of time?

   dicecream replied to tsweetie's topic in CNA/MA

   I've never had any luck with sending resumes, period. Go to the place you want to work, find the hiring manager or whatever, and find out not just if they have any current openings, but if they expect to have any soon. Make sure they have your resume...

6. CNA Commandments

   dicecream replied to greeniebean's topic in CNA/MA

   Example: a resident whose leg muscles are stiff and legs have to be pried apart to put the brief on properly. I am always finding it just mashed in, with a bright red line marking where the elastic was pulled tight on her thighs. She can't tell us so...

7. Odds of being employed as a gay CNA?

   dicecream replied to camci's topic in CNA/MA

   If it's a large, public facility, you should be fine. They would be very careful not to discriminate. Smaller, private facilities might discriminate more. My facility is a run by a Christian group, but it's big and has people from many religions and ...

8. Applying for a free/paid training CNA program

   dicecream replied to camci's topic in CNA/MA

   Try to see if you can get an interview with the teacher or whoever's running the program. The more they see you, the more they'll remember you out of the other applicants.

9. Blindfolding: Is this an intervention or abuse?

   dicecream replied to dicecream's topic in CNA/MA

   Thanks for your replies. I thought of the picture idea too, and I'll ask her husband for one. I worked with this resident again last night and got some input from another CNA and a nurse. The CNA was from an agency and had some good ways to get the r...

10. Knot Funny!

    dicecream replied to justme01's topic in CNA/MA

    Or make a slipknot- half a bow with only one loop. Easier to undo and less likely to become a square knot. Yes, I have been a camp counselor.

11. Applying for a free/paid training CNA program

    dicecream replied to camci's topic in CNA/MA

    If you're willing to stay and work at the facility for a year after you certify, you'll have a better chance. Especially if you're willing to work evening or night shift, and very high if you're a nursing student.

12. two people for hoyer lift-why?

    dicecream replied to CNA2day's topic in CNA/MA

    You're right. That does sound dumb. I guess I was new and didn't think about it much. It was actually the family member who offered to help when I said I needed a second person and she seemed to know what she was doing so I went along with it. Well, ...

13. Does your residents hit you?

    dicecream replied to Ev1987's topic in CNA/MA

    I decided to start a new thread for this question. For some reason I can't edit it anymore, so mods feel free to delete. Otherwise, just ignore.

14. Blindfolding: Is this an intervention or abuse?

    dicecream posted a topic in CNA/MA

    I have been wondering about one of my residents who has advanced alzheimers and hits very hard any time anyone but her husband touches her. She also scratches, grabs, and squeezes, and has come very close to breaking my fingers. She is bedridden b...

15. As a young CNA, what is an LTC facility like?

    dicecream replied to palemoon's topic in CNA/MA

    Residents at my facility love young people. They love to tell you stories and reminisce about the good old days. They are also great sources of advice. Many of them will remember your name and ask for you when you have taken the time to get to know t...