Just to reiterate the first response, if they are nice and neat, no problem. I like them. And if your personality and care for others shines, no one will notice. And that's what it's all about when you are a nurse or NA.
Op, you've described my Grandmother's experience to a T. It's just awful. And when LTC is understaffed, no reports are made. Our family told the DON about the unnecessary roughness and the very next day she "just so happened" to have 4 perfect cre...