New Here - Question of Advice..?

[Jokermagician]

Good Morning, Afternoon, and Evening all!

I currently have Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant and a Restorative Nursing Assistant, a BLS through the American Heart Association, and a Fire Card. The only thing that I do not have is enough experience for CNA / RNA positions within hospitals.

I have a month*s worth of experience through a SNF. The reason I left is in regards to the people/management I worked with and the conditions of the workplace, unfortunately.

I also have a month*s worth of experience through a Veterinary Office as a receptionist. I left this place as well due to the management/conditions of the workplace, unfortunately.

I am not sure how I found two jobs in a row that had difficult conditions, but, somehow, I did. haha.

My question is in regards to these past positions reflecting on my work history. Do any nurses (of any level - RN, LVN, CNA) have any advice that they might be able to share as to how to explain to recruiters/hiring managers my position? Do you know of any hospitals in Los Angeles that would hire a CNA/RNA who is entry level, so to speak?

If you need me to explain why I left the previous positions that I mention, I would be happy to explain.

I thank you so much for your time and consideration in reading this!

Take care and I hope to speak with you soon -

- Jokermagician

[Gooselady, BSN, RN]

I hear you, I've had a couple of short, awful jobs too. And how to move on from them to the next, include them in my resume was tough. Over the years I've learned a few things (as already said by others).

Professionalism is everything, and it's as difficult a skill as your CNA skills. Maybe more difficult. Managers want to hire people who will perform to standard, play nice with others and STAY. It is expensive to hire a new staff. They are taking a risk hiring you, me, anyone. Make it look like a risk they'd want to take.

[Jokermagician]

And to add to that - the second job that I mentioned at the Vet*s office: unfortunately I wasn*t the first one that left in the month I was there and I wasn*t the last. And then the receptionist after me who held a job for 13 years previously left within a week of being hired. So maybe the best thing would be to, as previously stated, not even mention these jobs anymore within my resume...

Thank you again!

[jadelpn, LPN, EMT-B]

Have a professional look at and refine your resume.

Where you are a restorative aide, you could look to PT departments as a PT assistant, skilled care, or rehabs as a CNA who has the restorative certification.

You could also try home health agencies.

As far as the 2 jobs, I would be honest (and again, have a professional look at your cover letter and resume) in that you have not found a facility that has a culture that embraces the role of a restorative aide, that you found the work to be rewarding, but the culture to not be team oriented, positive--

Under your work history, I would be clear about all of the jobs you have held. There is more than one CNA who has had to take on a non-caregiving role to make ends meet.

Best wishes.

[Ruby Vee, BSN]

Two jobs in two months makes you look like a job hopper. It doesn't matter why you left. You could have quit a job in Hades working for Lucifer himself, and it still makes you look like a job hopper. If you are fortunate enough to get another position, STAY. Even if Lucifer is signing your paychecks.

[817nurse]

I am not sure how I found two jobs in a row that had difficult conditions, but, somehow, I did. haha.

What if the third healthcare job you get has so-called difficult conditions. Are you going to still quit?

Healthcare jobs are full of difficult working conditions. Not to be mean, but maybe this is not the profession for you.

[firstinfamily, RN]

I am assuming the month at the LTC facility is the only experience you have had as a CNA, to me that is the only employment that matters to another healthcare organization. You do need to get more experience, I would suggest home health, as there is a great need and you will be fairly independent on your assignments, thus a chance to grow and mature with the position.(show how responsible you are) Keep your CNA licensure and your CPR current, then if after a year you still want to get into the acute environment, you will be ready. I would leave off the receptionist position unless you are looking for another position like that. I would imagine the reason you left the SNF is because of the impossible patient to CNA ratio. It is like that in any SNF you go to. You should try to expand your experience a little and if you feel you have enough know how try the home health route. Good Luck!!!