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I applied for a nurse assistant training program at a ltc facility. They do offer paid training with a job offer after successful completion of the class. Anyway, I have an interview on May 12. On the applicaton, they ask about salary. I have no clue on what to put down. I've been a sahm since 2005, but have been doing childcare in my home for about a year. I'm in PA. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

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I applied for a nurse assistant training program at a ltc facility. They do offer paid training with a job offer after successful completion of the class. Anyway, I have an interview on May 12. On the applicaton, they ask about salary. I have no clue on what to put down. I've been a sahm since 2005, but have been doing childcare in my home for about a year. I'm in PA. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

From what I hear LTCs pay around $ 9 - 11/hr. Negotiable wage is an easy way out. You don't want to put way more than what they will pay you, but don't want to put anything too low. I, personally, would put negotiable on the application. :heartbeat

HTH =)

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Specializes in LTC.

It depends on your area. In my area they pay 11-15.

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PA is a big state. Are you close to any of the major cities? Out here in the south west, it is $10-14 or so. PRN is more but no benefits. Night shift has differential, so you might put more if you're interested in that.

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I'm like in the center in the south central region. It takes about 45 minutes for me to get to either: Harrisburg, Reading or Lancaster. I'm in the Lebanon area.

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I'm here in Australia and I've been working in a nursing home for the last month or so. I'm getting $17.50AU per/hr. (That's about $13US)

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Whoa I need to work where you guys do ...here starting off you'd be good with 10. I'm in Ohio and I'd say 9-11. Plus a dollar on the weekends and a little more if you work 2nd or night. But starting between 9 and 11.

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Specializes in Geriatrics.

I started at $11 an hour, full-time days.

I now make $15, but I am per diem.

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Specializes in 6 yrs LTC, 1 yr MedSurg, Wound Care.

When unsure, I have always put "Open" or "Negotiable".

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Well, I had my interview yesterday. I think it went pretty good. The interviews wont' be done until May 22. The starting rate is $11.28 with $1.00/hr more for the 3-11 shift. They offer medical insurance for the whole family at no cost to the employee. $100/year for scrubs. If someone from the next shift doesn't show up, you don't have to stay (unless you want to, it's not mandatory). I asked that question. For scubs, they can be any color and any print. They offer a retirement plan,with employee contribution of a min. of 7% of pay. I did forget to ask how many residents a CNA is responsible for.

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oh, I forgot. This program last 4 weeks. The first place that I applied, but turned down because they just had part-time/casual call positions. That program was 3 weeks.

Also, the local comminity college has a cna training program through other nursing homes. That costs $585 for I believe 3 weeks. That price covers the text books but nothing else.

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Well, I got a phone call this morning. I go back to the ltc facility on friday for a 1st dose for TB, a criminal background check and info. for what I will need for the 1st day. Once I successfully complete the course, I will have a full-time job on the 3-11 shift. I'm excited but scared at the same time.

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