CNA Nursing Home Interview

[cocostar]

I had an interview today and it basically lasted for less than 15 minutes. I was only asked why I wanted to be a CNA and if I had any questions. I was told the qualities the administrator wanted out of a CNA at his facility and was told how he liked that I was responsible and honest. Also, they did not ask for my resume and all I did was fill out an application with the basic information of all job applications. I had to fill out a form to get my background checked and for a drug test. I am confused though, should I be worried?

[Pangea Reunited, ASN, RN]

Nothing about that sounds worrying, to me.

[cocostar]

I am worried because I expected them to ask me more questions and because they did not ask for my resume so they do not know the skills and experience I have.

[cuppycake]

hi. can i ask where you did the CNA training from? And do you know if its necessary to have GED or a high school diploma to do the training? please advise. sorry as this is off topic.i dont know where to ask so i am asking this question from all post related to cna. thank you.

[Nurseeverywhere, CNA, LVN]

They did not ask much because most SNF's are short staffed and since they don't pay much they are desperate. Get some experience and then look for work in an acute setting. They usually pay better.

[Lulu Belle, RN, EMT-B]

From personal experience and from what I've heard from peers, what you've described is pretty standard. Like you, I was a little surprised when I interviewed for my first CNA job last year. I soon realized, as SoCaliCNA said, that it was because they were beyond desperate.

The facility was chronically short staffed, but honestly it wasn't that bad. It was a summer job and I survived the 4 months I had to work there. Then when I got back to school, I landed a rehab aide job with better pay and almost no patient care in a super upscale facility. So yeah, as others have said, get some experience then get out.

[cocostar]

I did not do CNA training. I am trying to challenge the exam because I took Fundamentals of Nursing during my 1st semester of nursing school. I'm pretty sure you can find a lot of CNA training around your area. I know Red Cross and Goodwill offers training so you could look into that. I think you can also find other locations through the California Department of Public Health site. I am not sure, but I think you just need a high school diploma to start the training.

[lgp16]

I just interviewed for a CNA job a couple of weeks ago and had about the same experience. Most of the nursing facilities in my area have very high turnover rates for CNAs so it makes me kinda nervous to start this job with no experience. Good luck to you!