Can anyone direct me to an agency in washington DC or Maryland that pays very well for private duty certified nursing assistant. I have tried several agencies but the rate of pay is to low. Please help anybody!Thank you
Jo Dirt 3,270 Posts Has 9 years experience. Jul 10, 2007 What kind of pay are you expecting? If I could have found a job that paid a fair wage as a CNA I wouldn't have gone to nursing school.
caliotter3 38,333 Posts Jul 10, 2007 If you want pay that is higher than what the agencies are offering you, gather together a list of your references and qualifications, and place ads in the local newspapers for private duty positions. You might be able to get the wages you want. Good luck.
za23fr 33 Posts Jul 10, 2007 Thanks for responding so quickly but the rate of pay I am looking for is between 16- 18 dollars minimum. I am also considering going to LPN school soon.
za23fr 33 Posts Jul 10, 2007 Thanks I willl take your advice because I am tired of jumping from agency to agency and getting negative results.
Jo Dirt 3,270 Posts Has 9 years experience. Jul 10, 2007 Thanks for responding so quickly but the rate of pay I am looking for is between 16- 18 dollars minimum. I am also considering going to LPN school soon.As an RN I make $17/hr doing private duty. You might be able to get more money as a CNA in DC, I guess.
za23fr 33 Posts Jul 10, 2007 What state are you? you need to demand more pay RN are paid much more in Washington DC
casi, ASN, RN 2,063 Posts Specializes in LTC. Has 3 years experience. Jul 10, 2007 As a CNA in MN the only place I've seen that pays CNAs that much are pool agencies that send CNAs into facilities to work. Maybe try looking into hospital work. With night shift differential I'm making around 15.20/hr as a CNA. If you salary.com the areas you are looking for, you'll see that the wages you are looking for are more in the LPN range than the CNA range.
celtictides 10 Posts Specializes in Med/Surg. Jul 10, 2007 I'm not sure if these agencies are in your area, but you can always check the yellow pages. The two agenices that I have found that pay the highest wages are Carestaf and Favorite Nurse. Both are very good agencies to work for.
za23fr 33 Posts Jul 10, 2007 I'm not sure if these agencies are in your area, but you can always check the yellow pages. The two agenices that I have found that pay the highest wages are Carestaf and Favorite Nurse. Both are very good agencies to work for.Thanx I am not sure if these agencies are in DC or maryland but i willl check it out
