This is interesting. When I worked in LTC, each resident got three showers a week. The list was divided among the morning and evening shift. It would not be uncommon for me to give 4-5 showers on a...
Thanks, SDMamma, for your response! It felt good to walk out of the LTC today, knowing I wouldn't have to return. But I have to be honest...I felt sad too, because I'm really going to miss the...
Where are you applying? Many times, LTC's and ALF's will hire new CNA's with no previous experience. Hospitals usually want you to have some sort of work history in the field. Have you made any...
Thanks so much for your response. I think you're right; I will feel the staff out, let them assess my work ethic, and go from there. It's interesting...I was speaking with a fellow coworker today...
Hello fellow CNA's! It's been a while since I've stopped by. I earned my CNA certification back in April in order to acquire direct patient care experience, and immediately began seeking employment....
I have a similar set up: I work part time at a gym, I go to CNA class 4 days a week, and I take a full course load at another school. I L-O-V-E it! Keeps me on my toes and prepares me for the hard...
That's great advice. I completed my first application yesterday, and I did a lot of the things that you did: applying for all shifts, listing my experience with med term. BLS cert. Anything helps....
What fantastic advise....all of you! Thanks so much for taking time out to share little pearls of wisdom. Classes are going well, and I'll be sure to soak up as much info. as I can. I'm really...
Hey there. Sorry to take so long to respond. The CNA program there is 6 weeks. I called around and was told by a local hospital to only get training at a technical college, and not at one of the...
Hello there! I don't know what part of town you're in, but I have called just about every nursing home and LTC facility in the Metro area, and was unable to find one that trained for free. I would...