CNA

[DonnaLynn14]

​First time CNA and I don't know what really to ask for when it comes to ?. I know I want 40 hour,insurance and 401k. I don't want to be on a contact I see a lot of CNA talking about them. Some of this is overwhelming but I am so ready to start my CNA job and making a residents day?.I really pray I get wih a CNA that will have patients with me in getting everything down It would help me into doing so much better and working really hard but that just me any ways. I like going above and beyond in everything I do.

[mvm2]

aww I think you will do fine. You have the right mind set. Just do not be afraid of asking questions, or even asking if they could show you how to do it a second time if you don't get something or remember the first time it was shown.

[Missingyou, CNA]

I'm not sure if you mean questions in an interview or during orientation?

If it's during an interview, I'd ask : How many resident's per CNA? in a LTC 10:1 or about that is typical.

What are the typical resident's needs...total care/independent/a mix??...especially important in an assisted living facility so you know what you're getting into...If it's 10:1 and most are total care, it won't be "pretty"...but if most are fairly independent, you will be doing great!

If the resident's require assistance with transferring, do you have mechanical lifts? (if they don't use lifts with transfers, that is a red flag and there is a greater chance that you will hurt your back!).

Can you tour the facility?

For starting a new job at orientation or while training:

...you will find those questions come up as you go. If you don't get an opportunity to use a mechanical lift and they are available, ask to be trained on one anyway.

Good luck!

Keep in mind, your first few weeks as a new CNA are going to be INSANE until you get a routine and know your residents. You will be exhausted at the end of your shift. You will have very little, if any, time to sit and "visit" with any resident. Don't let that discourage you because you will be doing so many other things that are just as important to someone.

You can do it!

[SeattleJess]

You sound like you have the heart for the work. MissingYou is so very correct in what she says. your first few weeks will be insane and you will probably be exhausted and maybe in tears. Don't make any decisions until you've made it through a month or two.

It's hard. Cling to your vision and your values. The Mother Teresa mantra helped and still helps me.

“People are often unreasonable and self-centered. Forgive them anyway.

If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.

If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway.

If you find happiness, people may be jealous. Be happy anyway.

The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway.

Give the world the best you have and it may never be enough. Give your best anyway.

For you see, in the end, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.”

[DonnaLynn14]

To: Missingyou

Yes I was talking about they interview I didn't think about orientation I am new to all of this. I have used all mechanical lifts in are clinicals are teacher was great! About teaching,showing us how important it was to use them. And for they residents we has all floors from feeding tubes, strokes, colostomy bag, and much more. Thank you for your comment it was very helpful!