AzDeb

AzDeb specializes in Nursing Assistant.

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1. CNA in a long term care facility or home health- Difference?

   AzDeb replied to xInspiredx's topic in CNA/MA

   I chose to do home health care because being a bit older I was unable to keep up at a LTCF also. It was backbreaking and way to rush rush for me. I love home health care! I started 6 months ago with a husband and wife that I care for. I work with...

2. Where should a new CNA start working?

   AzDeb replied to Copperismydog's topic in CNA/MA

   I'm sure you would get much more experience working in LTC or in a hospital but yes....it is crazy busy. I started out in LTC and switched to home health care which I absolutely love. Considering you would want a more flexible schedule and time for...

3. home health aides...where are you?

   AzDeb replied to peppapig123's topic in CNA/MA

   I am a CNA who works for a Home Health Agency. I absolutely LOVE home health care!!! Sometimes there is some down time that can seem a bit unchallenging (when clients are napping) but the benefits of giving quality one on one care is just awesome a...

4. Help!! questions on more CNA training?

   AzDeb replied to nj37's topic in CNA/MA

   Congrats on becoming a CNA! I think a lot of new CNA's feel that way. I finished training and didn't start my first CNA job for almost 5 months. If you can find a LTCF that will hire new grads, you will be shadowing someone for probably the first ...

5. Best place to work for a new CNA?

   AzDeb replied to CelesteR903's topic in CNA/MA

   That's a great question. I wanted to know the same thing when I was a new CNA. I just got my CNA license last October and started out working at a LTCF. I know everyone says to give it time but honestly I just couldn't do it. I ran myself ragged,...

6. Hate my job, discouraged and sore!

   AzDeb replied to CNATylerTX's topic in CNA/MA

   I can totally relate to your story! I went through that same experience and had to make a change. I now do home health care (same $$) with a LOT less stress. I love going to work every day and can give the one on one care and compassion that I bec...

7. Cynical after 3 Clinicals :( Is there another career choice?

   AzDeb replied to Starletta's topic in CNA/MA

   I would consider giving home health care a try if I were you. I gave it a try at a LTC facility right after becoming certified and it WAS NOT for me at all. I too wanted to spend more time with the elderly and found I was in "rush, rush" mode ta...

8. True or False

   AzDeb replied to Nelle84's topic in CNA/MA

   My opinion.....You receive your "certificate" at completion of the course....hence the name "certified nursing assistant". You cannot practice as a CNA until you get your license issued by the state you live in upon completing your state exam and of...

9. can someone help me how to make a CNA resume

   AzDeb replied to ccmelluvvin's topic in CNA/MA

   Regarding the sample resume I've been emailing to some of you, I just emailed my last one. I'm now working full time and don't get on here nearly as much.....not to mention my time off has become valuable. So for those I sent it to....I hope it helps...

10. cna/home health aid - paitent fell

    AzDeb replied to stirlingk's topic in CNA/MA

    Hi. You sound like a very caring, conscienscious CNA/HHA. I too am a CNA that does home health care. I give showers also and I always have that worry.....every day. It's never happened with one of my clients but it's always a concern. Sounds lik...

11. New CNA and need encouragement

    AzDeb replied to blessed2bfree's topic in CNA/MA

    I've heard that it gets better with time. As for myself, I am also a new CNA and worked at a LTCF for just short of a month and had to quit. I had between 12 and 16 residents during my 8 hour shift. I could give you all the horrible details of m...

12. I should probably leave this home?

    AzDeb replied to sweettiff4prez's topic in CNA/MA

    Hi. Putting myself in your shoes.....I would have to leave and work with a different client (consumer). The stress you are going through sounds overwhelming to me. Not sure how you can get up in the morning to go work with someone who obviously do...

13. Good reason to put for wanting to leave current job?

    AzDeb replied to CNAngel's topic in CNA/MA

    My heart goes out to both of you. I just experienced the exact same thing in January. It was my first CNA job and just a horrible experience. The same day I left my nightmare job I got hired at a home health care agency and I just LOVE it!!! I do...

14. Feeling Disappointed!

    AzDeb replied to Elvienm's topic in CNA/MA

    I agree with you cdicapua. You definitely tell how it SHOULD be. Where I worked you were not allowed to work "off the clock", so coming in early or even clocking out and then finishing up wasn't an option. I wasn't going to take shortcuts, nor did...

15. Feeling Disappointed!

    AzDeb replied to Elvienm's topic in CNA/MA

    Hi. I really feel your frustration!!! I've been there! I just experienced my first CNA job at a LTCF and it was horrible. I had between 12 and 14 residents during my shifts and was also hounded to hurry up all the time. I was left alone at a sta...