Selphie

Selphie specializes in Rehab and Alzheimer's.

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1. a rant to my fellow aides

   Selphie replied to NM nurse to be's topic in CNA/MA

   We used to be like that before a few months ago. Our DON, after hearing many complaints, decided to catch them (not all the cnas but some were doing it) in the act one night while they (including nurses) were using the computers for personal usage, m...

2. For those who work in LTC facility, what is the doctor like?

   Selphie replied to NP Sam's topic in CNA/MA

   Our MD comes in about twice a month but that's usually on dayshift, which I never work unless I volunteer, because I'm an evening-shifter. But he knows next to nothing about the residents according the the RN supervisor who always complains about hi...

3. BAD PRECEPTOR!!

   Selphie replied to NurxingRoxx's topic in CNA/MA

   When I first started out, I had a similar problem. I asked for a different trainer and the facility complied. I lucked out and had possibly the best teacher I could ever ask for, who patiently dealt with my "greenness" and built up my confidence. You...

4. a rant to my fellow aides

   Selphie replied to NM nurse to be's topic in CNA/MA

   Nightshift is required to do a lot of tasks where I work in addition to bed checks. They clean out the shower rooms (I'm not talking a simple spray down and wiping...I mean wiping down the walls and all), straighten up closets and clean out bedside t...

5. Get reamed out in front of everyone

   Selphie replied to Poi Dog's topic in CNA/MA

   This is sound advice. It happens but it should not be tolerated. This behavior is not only disrespectful to you, but it is also disrespectful to the residents and their families. He or she should pull you off to the side and speak with you privatel...

6. Thanks CNAs

   Selphie replied to license.nurse85's topic in CNA/MA

   Thank you! Your post was very sweet. :)

7. What hours do you CNAs work? Night Hours and Day Hours?

   Selphie replied to lina.561's topic in CNA/MA

   I work in a nursing home. We work 8 hour shifts at my facility. I work second shift from 3pm-11pm. I've worked all three shifts and I can honestly say that second shift is my favorite. The only downside is, in my facility, it is also the most frequen...

8. I must have missed the chapter on bites

   Selphie replied to azeala's topic in CNA/MA

   Aww, lol! I've had that happen to me. I've been punched, kicked, clawed, bitten, groped, spit on, cussed out, had my ponytail pulled, had things (dirty briefs, bm, emesis basins and bedpans as well as chairs and food trays) thrown at me....etc. I was...

9. I got a job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

   Selphie replied to titans767's topic in CNA/MA

   That place sounds wonderful. Good luck!

10. CHUX.

    Selphie replied to FraidoCat's topic in CNA/MA

    We've recently started having to do these tasks too. And this is inbetween rounds, call lights, complete bed changes, 4-6 showers, and "brief shredders". I enjoy ranting about it with you. :) Getting back to the topic of chux: the Alzheimer's unit ...

11. Hoyer slings

    Selphie replied to Poi Dog's topic in CNA/MA

    My DON doesn't allow it because she says it's due to increased chances of skin breakdown. The DON also goes in behind us to make sure that we don't do it. Honestly, I think there are certain situations that call for it... Plastic sounds painful. Gla...