Advice would be much appreciated!

Well, I had an interesting experience at Crittenton Hospital on Friday. I found my way up to human resources. I even got to talk to someone. I told this gentleman, "I am a certified CNA. I would really like to apply to your hospital but there are never any appropriate openings posted on your web site."

He took my resume and scanned it briefly. Then he said, "Unfortunately there are no nurse assistant openings."

I paused for a moment then pointed to the piece of paper titled "Job Openings" posted at the receptionist desk. I asked, "What about the four nurse assistant positions listed here?"

He seemed embarrassed. He then said, "Oh, those aren't on-line?"

"Nope."

"Unfortunately," he says, "we are looking for someone with experience."

I said, "You are looking for experience for an entry level position?"

He chuckled uneasily and said yes. Then I asked him where I should go to get experience if experience is needed for that job. He chuckled again and said, "I know."

"No," I said. "I am seriously looking for an answer. Where can I go for the experience you want?"

"I don't know," was his reply.

What a putz!

I have more than a year of experience as a direct care worker. The sad part is that direct care workers - the good ones - don't get the credit they deserve. My intangible care giving skills are as good or better than most. I can learn the paperwork. Can a hospital teach someone with 6 months experience who didn't work out at another hospital to REALLY care about patients?