CNA Job - Is It Really That Hard To Get a Job?

Editorial Team / Admin · Mar 2, 2016

Where have you been looking for jobs? If you've only looked at hospitals, try looking at other types of facilities- long term care, rehab, LTACH, assisted living. Broadening the scope of the job search may present more opportunities, and then you could gain experience.

iam_kathryne · Mar 2, 2016

I've applied at hospitals, nursing homes, and even through a staffing service.

BBboy · Mar 2, 2016

Hospitals will seldom hire anyone without experience unless they have a connection. In fact even with experience it is still difficult (I managed to snag a hospital position after holding positions in memory care and skilled nursing). Maybe the CNA market isnt very lucrative in Vegas as it is in other places. Keep applying, I'm sure at some point nursing homes will come calling because of the high turn over rate

iam_kathryne · Mar 2, 2016

Thank you for your time! I will continue you to look.

mrsboots87 · Mar 2, 2016

Also consider that your resume and/or cover letter could be lacking and it's not piquing recruiters interest. Try tweaking it if you think that migh be the reason. If not, then just be persistent with your applying and someone will eventually want to hire you. Good Luck.

verene, MSN · Mar 2, 2016

Try applying to a variety of places not just hospitals as other posters have suggested. If you still aren't getting any calls look over your resume and see if that is what is lacking. If you are getting calls but not the job - brush up on your interview skills. I landed a CNA job with in two weeks of finishing my coursework at an ALF, and my only healthcare related experience was about 2 months of volunteering experience. Are you lacking healthcare experience or work experience all together? If the latter it may take you a little longer to be hired. Really think through any work or volunteer experience you may have (even petsitting and babysitting type jobs) and figure out how you can sell that to a manager in terms of how those skills will help you as a CNA.

iam_kathryne · Mar 3, 2016

I do have a job. A completely different field; I'm a Concierge. I'm looking for a part time or per diem job as a CNA. I think i might have to look over my resume and cover letter. I did volunteer a few hours at a hospital but I had to stop because my job switched my days. I don't know if I want to add that. It looks like I abandoned it.

NurseGirl525, ASN, RN · Mar 3, 2016

I would look at your resume and cover letter and if you have had any interviews, your interview skills.

Here is a question though, are you a licensed CNA? Are you currently a nursing student with at least 2 semesters of clinical experience? If not, that is your problem right there.