Published Apr 21, 2009
Angielou1079
18 Posts
Just a vent I guess or if anyone can help out? I went to FL Medical Prep got my certification passed the FL state exam in January. Been looking ever since. Everywhere I apply wants previous experience. I feel like asking them how am I suppose to get that experience if no one will hire me:uhoh3: If anyone has any advice please feel free to fill me in I'm at a loss here
intehflames
63 Posts
Wow, really? I live in Lake County and I attended FL Med Prep in February but I haven't had the chance to take my state exam because of finances + college, but I plan on it probably sometime in May-June.
Sign up on job hunting websites like Monster and Careerbuilder. I saw Avante had openings on there for CNA's like a month or two ago, and you didn't even have to have your CNA license yet, just have CPR certification.
You might have to look at home health agencies too. That, or expand your search outside of Lake County.
donnamom123
1 Post
Don't get discouraged yet about not getting a job as a CNA. You need to get into an agency as a home health aid/CNA first to gain some work experience. Comfort Keepers in the Villages of Lady Lake is hiring CNA's at $9.00 an hour to start and you would be getting work experience. Sometimes you just have to take a step back to get a step ahead.
Good Luck:)