Should CNA get a raise after getting HHA Certification

[ldmercer2]

Hello, I am a new CNA just hired yesterday as P.R.N. I am getting my Home Health Aid Certification in March, should I then get an increase in pay? This is new to me, thank you in advance for your help.

[classicdame, MSN, EdD]

your human resources dept or your supervisor should be able to tell you. It will depend on whether or not your employer thinks the certification is an assest to your job. Is this cert in your job description?

[ldmercer2]

It definitely is, I cannot now do what I will be able to do with an HHA certification,but they will have me do that once I am. How should I ask? Just like I did here?! I have not worked outside of the home in a few years, so I am a little intimidated.

[MedSurgeMess]

If they hired you with the cert being in your job description, it's doubtful that you'll get a raise with the cert. You may get a 90 day eval raise though, so just do a great job!

[ldmercer2]

Thanks for the helpful info, just CNA certification was in job description, but a part of the area where I will be working has home health care, which they will have me doing I am sure once I get the accreditation