Got a CNA job but never heard back from HR?

[Thatgirlaura]

Hi, I am writing because I am having some trouble finding a CNA job. I had an interview last Monday (a week ago) and the HR lady gave me a job of working part time every other weekend (and filling in). Having so much trouble finding a CNA job I figured that it could be a way to get my foot in the door somewhere! She had me go do a drug test and said that she would call me to let me finish signing the new hire papers. Well I had not heard so that Tuesday I called back to see if there was a dress code so I could purchase scrubs. She was very short and I asked if she knew when I would start orientation and she said possibly early next week (this week) and that she would call me. Well its Monday and I still haven't heard a thing, I'm starting to wonder if she changed her mind or what. So I didn't know if I should put my current notice in (retail job) but I put it in today so I wouldn't have 2 jobs clashing at the same time. Should I keep waiting for her to call back or call the facility again? Last time she was so cold and short I don't want to get on anyone's bad side!

I also had a phone interview on Friday for another facility (I was busy when they called so she set up a phone interview for an hour and a half later, but I never got a call! When I called 15 minutes later to check if they were still going to call they were very short and said "yeah that's right". So I basically blew my chance at that job! Its Monday and I never heard a peep after she scheduled the phone time.

Is it really this hard to get a job as a CNA? I cannot believe how unprofessional HR can be. Any advice would be appreciated, I now put my notice in for the first job on weekends and haven't heard a peep to know if it was for real!

[caliotter3]

You need to call and verify, one way or the other, HR person with short fuse or not. Next time, never give notice at a job until you are certain of the replacement job. And this shortness and lack of civility may be a sign of prevailing attitudes at these places, or it may be a sign of the professionalism, or lack thereof, of the individual you were dealing with. Don't let this prevent you from pursuing your goal of employment.