Cna in pediatrics advice

Siaryyy · May 9, 2014

Where in jersey are you? Bridgeway in bridgewater gives the training free. You just pick up an job application hand it directly to the person in charge of hiring. My best friend works there and that is the procedure I went through before I came back to nyc.

duskyjewel · May 9, 2014

I don't know if it's this way everywhere, but where I am pediatrics are considered plumb jobs. As in, you have to pay your dues before you can get into one. So you may have to face that you'll have to work a year or more in a different unit and then try to transfer into a peds position.

Isisra · May 12, 2014

Idk whete that is! Im in egg harbor township ACMC in atlantic city, shore medical center in somers point is v near me.

Missingyou, CNA · May 12, 2014

If you are counting on working as a CNA in pediatrics, I think you will be very disappointed.

It is highly unlikely that you will work in pediatrics, ESPECIALLY as a new CNA! Doesn't matter that you have raised 3 kids yourself.

It's just that the job opportunities are not there. The majority needing CNA care are the elderly or hospitals. Most hospitals, and I'd dare say "all hospitals" will require at least 6 months in long term care, as in nursing home, which should tell you it's all about senior care.

There may be 3-4 positions in a pediatrics unit in a hospital...MAYBE, and you can bet those CNA's aren't going anywhere in a hurry! The majority of pedi patients are cared for by the parent in the hospital.

Siaryyy · May 12, 2014

Oh it's more central New Jersey. Have you tried genesis website?

happyinmyheart · May 12, 2014

That's a tough way to get into Peds- No Peds hospitals/floors in Central Illinois will hire CNAs that I know of. In fact- hospitals have mostly phased them out. CNAs are mainly found in nursing homes here. Just a generalization!!

Isisra · May 13, 2014

I looked it up. the closest one is about an hour from me.