$10/hr,is it enough?

virgo,student nurse, CNA · Nov 10, 2011

I worked as a CNA for a County run nursing home and I started out at 13.59

My per diem job pays me 15.00

10.00 in Ossining is not a very good starting rate. I would really talk to Human Resources and see if you can negotiate a better salary. Good luck.

Anonymous2 · Nov 10, 2011

I'm not a CNA, but I have an interview for a caregiver position at an ALF. I am kind of nervous. I have no idea about the pay.

caliotter3 · Nov 10, 2011

Your transportation money is quite a lot for that rate of pay.

KimberlyRN89, BSN, RN · Nov 10, 2011

I'm not in NY, but in my experience, those "luxury" facilities are often the ones who pay the lowest. I'd keep looking if I were you. Good luck with your decision!

interceptinglight, CNA · Nov 10, 2011

I'm not a CNA, but I have an interview for a caregiver position at an ALF. I am kind of nervous. I have no idea about the pay.

Caregiving often pays only $8.00 if you're lucky, sometimes only minimum wage. Great job with very nice emotional rewards, but not very good compensation for what you do.

interceptinglight, CNA · Nov 10, 2011

There is a job fair I plan to go to on Friday, at a "luxury" senior living facility in Ossining NY and they are paying $10/hr plus benefits(not sure how soon the benefits start), it will cost me $20.00 a day for transportation. I know how much work Cna's do and I was just wondering was $10/hr enough? I forgot to add that if I get certified to pass meds, salary will go up to $11/hr.

CNA work is typically very hard work that pays very little. If you have a family to support, it's usually not enough to live on unless you have another wage-earner in the house.

Anonymous2 · Nov 11, 2011

I'm not a CNA, but I have an interview for a caregiver position at an ALF. I am kind of nervous. I have no idea about the pay.

Just wanted to update, I got the job as long as I passed the personality test. They will start me at $11.50/hr. I was expecting minimum wage so that's good.

hippychicky9393 · Nov 11, 2011

I'm a CNA and I get paid 11.06 an hour and I only started a 2 months ago.I've looked at living by myself but i'ts not enough to live on so atm I'm living with my parents mind you I just turned 18 and I'm still in high school so this job is mainly about saving up for me because otherwise I'd be just scrapping by.

jjic3982 · Nov 19, 2011

I'm a CNA and I get paid 11.06 an hour and I only started a 2 months ago.I've looked at living by myself but i'ts not enough to live on so atm I'm living with my parents mind you I just turned 18 and I'm still in high school so this job is mainly about saving up for me because otherwise I'd be just scrapping by.

Wow hippychicky, I'm impressed. I remember dreaming of 11 an hour during high school xp. You are very blessed. I'm sure your parents are proud and would prefer you to stay!

jjic3982 · Nov 19, 2011

There is a job fair I plan to go to on Friday, at a "luxury" senior living facility in Ossining NY and they are paying $10/hr plus benefits(not sure how soon the benefits start), it will cost me $20.00 a day for transportation. I know how much work Cna's do and I was just wondering was $10/hr enough? I forgot to add that if I get certified to pass meds, salary will go up to $11/hr.

From what I hear around where I live (SoCal) 10 per hour is normal for starting range. Sometimes 8.

But due to your transportation, I don't think that job fair would be your best fit, unless you can move close.

SoCalCrystal, CNA · Nov 20, 2011

So Cal average is $10. Get your HHA and with Home Health is could go up. If you have your HHA my company pays 12 an hour plus 15 a visit for bed bath for drive. 26 bucks a visit isnt bad. Four or five bed baths a day and you got it made.