Caregiver??

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Ok I finished my CNA class over the summer and I am currently waiting to take the CNA test. I just interviewed at a home health care agency for a non-medical caregiver position. Would something like this be beneficial to getting hired as a CNA once I get my certification? Would they consider this experience?

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Specializes in Med-Surg/urology.

I think it would because it shows you have experience dealing with patients.

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Yes, it would be considered experience. Once you get the CNA certificate, the agency should start assigning you to CNA cases and paying you as a CNA. Get a HHA certificate if they have that in your state and you will be even more attractive to your agency.

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Thanks! I'm hoping to stay with the company but, I know that hospitals like to hire CNAs that have LTC experience, as opposed to just home health. I live in Nevada and I don't think they have a HHA certificate here.

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