Advice making a decision between two job offers

[nursey909]

I'm a recent cna grad I just got offered two employment opportunities (which currently im unemployed) ....can't decide please help advice.... the first one is a lot closer to my home 10miles away and it's morning, shift also its $10 an hour it's a skill facility & rehab its not connected to any sister branches the administrator told me she will be calling me next week ........the second one is 20 miles away also AM shift with a dollar more, so $11an hr it's also a skilled facility and rehab it has several sister branches and they want me to begin orientation this Thursday what to do??:what:

[Sparrow91]

Have you heard much in the way of reputation or turn over rates at these facilities? How is the staffing? Aide to patient ratio? Opportunities for education or advancements? Overtime pay? Vacation time? Benefits? Take a little time and do some research into the facilities. It may help you in figuring out what will be best for you. Good Luck! :)

[nursey909]

Thank you so much sparrow91 for responding I'll definitely investigate a bit more

[Missingyou, CNA]

yes, take a look at the facilities rating with the state. You can google nursing homes as if you were looking for care for a loved one. It will show you the states rating. A facility with a low rating is likely very difficult to work in for many different reasons.

If they both come up with the same rating, I'd go with the one who has several "sister branches"...gives you some wiggle room if the "branches" are within your area.

[mzsuccess]

Always check the place out first. When I first got my cna I was so excited didn't do any research. I was underpaid and when I looked online my facility had low ratings and high turnover rate. Its great to work at LTC for the experience. But try to get on rehab if possible. Its not easy work, very back breaking. GOOD LUCK! also don't let distance intimidate you. Always go for the better job.