bakpakr

bakpakr

ALS, LTC, Home Health

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About bakpakr

bakpakr specializes in ALS, LTC, Home Health.


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  1. As others have noted there are times when a person is listed as a two assist and in actuality the are a one assist. The facility does it to cover their butts. Or in the past they had an issue that...
  2. Home Health DISASTER!! Venting..

    I currently work HH and when I took the job I made it perfectly clear with my employer that I do not cook, clean the house or other domestic tasks. I will only do what is required of me in the...
  3. You know you are a CNA when....

    You know youre a CNA when; You have the day off and you go shopping and as soon as you get there you reach down to adjust the gatebelt around your waist and panic when it isn't there. You go out to...
  4. Absolutely ridiculous

    Like Juliaann posted; put in apps all over the place. Not every facility is like that. I had to walk away from my last facility because I was not even allowed to take 5 minutes to take a restroom...
  5. I say go for it. I decided at the ripe old age of 47 to become a CNA. The best decision I have ever made. I love it. I am now in the process of applying to a school to get my LPN then plan to bridge...
  6. "The Mean Girl"

    ***warning MALE CNA*** hehe just had to add that. I started right out of CNA class at a county owned facility. That did not go well so I left. I then moved to a facility that had a great reputation in...
  7. Need some advice

    I tried that route to no avail. When I asked to speak with her she said no and then proceeded to lock herself in the med room. I think I will just have to drop the discrimination and hostile work...
  8. Need some advice

    Man what a night I just had. First off I am a male CNA working at a LTC facility. The only male working on my shift. For the last two nights I have had a bear of a time with the LPN assigned to my...
  9. Clinicals; is this what nursing is really like?

    You can come to my facility anytime . I am a CNA and would welcome you with open arms. I would have shown you all you needed to know. just keep in mind it does get easier as you go and gain more...
  10. Congrats Bakpakr On Passing Your Cna Course !

    Just wanted to post an update. I know I have been out of the loop forever now so an update is in order. About a month ago I had to have an orchiectomy left side. I have since developed complications...
  11. Rant

    Another update is in oder. I quit that job today. I tried my best but could not put up with it any longer. Here are my reasons; 1. On mechanical and 2 assists getting help is difficult. I understand...
  12. I went today to take my state test and FAILED. I blew it on ted hose and Peri care. I passed the written with flying colors. I know there is no excuse but I think life might have had a hand in my...
  13. Rant

    I think another update is in order. I feel things have finally clicked for me. I have been able to get my work done on time and completely. It feels good to be able to do that. My residents are so...
  14. Rant

    Well tonight was a total 180. We had our normal crew on tonight and things went great. Everyone worked together. The two girls that gave me a major headache on Thurs were not there. Thank GOD hehe. I...
  15. Schweet

    I was able to get a job as a CNA. Read post here;