I had a very bad day at work yesterday. I work at a LTC facility where we usually have 18 residents per CNA, 2 showers and maybe 5 or more sets of VS. I went to work and was placed on an assignment I've never been before. Regular # of residents and showers, I was lucky to only have 2 sets of vitals to get. As the night progressed, I was so behind on my rounds I felt like crying. I was cussed at by one of my residents the N, F and B words. I was so frustrated I found myself yelling and screaming back at her.
I feel so bad about it. The workload at my job is so unbearable and its sad because I feel like I'm turning into a bad CNA. I don't care anymore when I'm doing my job, I only want to finish my chores and go home. I'm FRUSTRATED!
So, what is the workload at your job and what is the most frustrating thing you've ever gone through at work?
I feel sorry that you had such a workload and had to deal with racial slurs. The LTC facility i interviewed for yesterday told me that if i get the offer, which she would let me know by tomorrow, that I'd be in charge of 20 pts/residents. Now I do think that is way too many pts for one CNA and an 8hr & 30 min shift. For $14.90/hr. i find it to be ok especially because i need the job. But i dont think i would pay too much mind to rude residents unless it's a daily problem. Just focus on getting your job done, because at the end of the day that's what they hired you for.
I was out of work for a few months, applied everywhere but nobody called me back. But when my job called me, I didn't care how many residents I was going to be assigned. my pay rate is less than $10.00/hr
I'd keep applying places while you have your current job. For some reason it seems easier to get hired if you're already employed. Also, I'd suggest that if patients yell at you and call you names, your best bet is to avoid reacting - especially if its a baseline. I have found that its easier to let things roll off and ignore them, rather than take them home with me by being affected by words or behaviors.
Is there no freaking law how many a facility can give you!? That is ridiculous
There are laws about how many Residents per CNA, at least here in CA. I'm not sure where the OP is from, but I've had more than I am supposed to when people call off and there is no replacement. In those cases the nurses would help out and so would other CNAs from other parts of the facility, if possible. As a CNA with plenty of LTC experience, I can say, having worked all shifts, that 20 per CNA is only safe on night shift.
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