CNAs in assisted living? Please post!

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Specializes in Telemetry.

Hi! I was just wondering if anyone has been working as a CNA in assisted living, what's it like? What do you like/dislike. What are the differences in working in assistd living from a SNF? I've worked for a registry in home care, SNF and the hosopital. I'd really like to get a permanent position in the hospital someday, but that has not happened yet. I have a interview today for an assisted living facility so I'd like your :twocents:. Thank you!

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Specializes in Med-Surg/urology.

I just got licensed as a CNA this yr, so my 1st healthcare job has been in an ALF. I've been working there a little over a month & really enjoy it. Unlike nursing homes, people in ALFs are supposed to be able to perform at least two ADLs (i think its two, haven't read my book in a while!!). Warning though: sometimes there will be a few people in your facility that are total care & for the record, shouldn't be there. That's the case @ my facility; most of the ones who are on total care right now are on hospice as well. Anyways I think ALFs are a great place to work. They're not as stress filled as nursing homes imo

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from what i can understand alfs are supposed to be a lot less stressful than snfs however they do not pay as much, which is a huge drawback because we don't even get paid enough as snfs!! i think an alf would be a great place to start. if they pay and benefits are good enough for you...then maybe you should stay. i would if they paid enough.

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Specializes in Med-Surg/urology.

I guess it all depends on where you live. The ALF I work at pays $11/hr, while the PCT's at a couple of area hospitals start out at $9.25

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Specializes in Telemetry.

Hey miiszkim0711, do you work under your CNA cetificate/do they refer to you as a CNA at work? I started my job and we are called resident assistants. I need to verify with my boss because I really want to be employed as a CNA so it counts as experience for the future you know? The job description I answered for this job said "wanted CNAs" and "CNA positions available" so that's what I thought I was being hired as. Hmm... thanks for your replys!

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Specializes in Med-Surg/urology.

We're called resident caregivers which I think is just another name for a CNA. Anyways PLEASE CHECK WITH THE NURSE regarding your license! I have two licenses: CNA & GNA. The nurse at my facility said she can sign off on my CNA license for renewal, but not my GNA license since in Maryland, GNAs are used only in nursing homes. So now I'm trying to find an agency so I can do a couple shifts so they can sign off on my GNA license.

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i think that totally matters that where u are or living ....

the prices do vary from place to place...

cna has been selected by the assisted living federation of america (alfa) to provide insurance coverage for its members. the alfa property/casualty insurance program offers a full range of coverages and appropriate limits tailored to alfa members at a competitive price..

some where it is 11$ and somewhere it is 11$ to 20$

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I just got my CNA cert in dec 11. Took alf job and was paid $11. Just accepted a pct job with a area hospital. Not much more $, only $11.30 but it comes with tuition reimbursement! That is worth 10k a yr. also offers a better schedule. 3 12 hours shifts are better than 5 8 hr ones.

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