Need Some Advice Please

[Elvienm]

Hello,

I have a dilemma, I'm currently working in a convalescent home as CNA, I been having some bad experiences here since I start working here and start looking for another job, so I got a job offer at Sunrise Senior living. I didn't knew until after I accept the job when I asked if I was hired as CNA the lady told me No that I was hired as a Care giver, and my CNA license won't be working. I don't know what to do now? at Sunrise its less stress and pressure with the residents, but I do want to work my license, because I wan to get enough experience so in the future I can apply at a Hospital.

Please give me some advise, What would you do in my place..

Thank you!

[MurrR]

Well, what's the difference in duties? I work as a caregiver now because there's things I'm not allowed to do as a CNA that I need to do at this job. Like passing meds. It may turn out that you get more experience as a caregiver than as a licensed individual. The only thing you have to worry about is renewal. These hours you work may not count towards renewing your license if you have to meet a certain number of hours every few years to keep your license current.

[Ytellu]

Since you'll like the caregiver job and not want to give up your CNA certification why not find out how many hours you need a year to recertify then get a per diem job (second job)at a long term care facility. In my state its only 16 hours within a 2 year period. Good Luck.