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  1. How do you remember?

    yousoldtheworld replied to cmm4ever's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    For the most part, you do the same thing with everyone on most days, so you remember it. Then, if you do something out of the ordinary with someone, you remember THAT because it was out of the...

  2. What does a CNA do on her 11p-7a shift at LTC, nursing home?

    yousoldtheworld replied to gorideaquad's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Some people get up at night and go to the bathroom. Incontinent people, it is harder. Theoretically, you are supposed to toilet incontinent people every two hours. But I don't know about you, but...

  3. Anyone here work as a medication aide?

    yousoldtheworld replied to Dorali's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    They aren't very widely used in this area, unfortunately. I was planning to take a class at my last facility, but they cancelled the class. Bummer. Good

  4. Is every LTC nursing home understaffed? just wondering

    yousoldtheworld replied to gorideaquad's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Unfortunately understaffing is a problem just about everywhere...but some places to a far lesser degree. I'd say give it a chance for at least a little bit, finish your training and give it a few...

  5. The charting dilemma

    yousoldtheworld replied to MattyIrie's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I do most of the training on my shift at the facility, and this is one thing that I do not do. When it is time to do the charting, I do not leave my trainees alone to do it, and we usually split it -...

  6. not enough aids-mostly a vent

    yousoldtheworld replied to clutzcna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It's hard. Just tonight, we had 4 aides (when 8 is fully staffed). That left us with 21 total care residents apiece. I feel your

  7. What does a CNA do on her 11p-7a shift at LTC, nursing home?

    yousoldtheworld replied to gorideaquad's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In my experience, it's pretty busy. We have a few nurses who read newspapers and magazines, but the aides are pretty busy most of the night. Rounds every two hours, cleaning wheelchairs, putting...

  8. Client complaints

    yousoldtheworld replied to Carolinathe3rd's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It's kind of funny, isn't it - half of them complain that you go too slow, and then the other half are mad that you're rushing. I agree with the above poster - just do what you have to do. If they...

  9. To Brief or not to brief????

    yousoldtheworld replied to Starletta's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I was able to use pads only, to be honest I didn't notice more messes from people playing in their poop. It did happen from time to time, as it does with briefs, but not noticeably more. I find...

  10. Feel pressured to do 2 people transfer alone

    yousoldtheworld replied to CelesteR903's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Okay, but the poster stated that the transfers she is talking about are TWO PERSON ASSISTS, and if you read her post, she is getting grief for asking for help with them. If a person is supposed to be...

  11. To Brief or not to brief????

    yousoldtheworld replied to Starletta's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think everyone would agree that it would be best to go in the toilet...however, incontinent people cannot control when they go, and briefs and pads are necessary to preserve their dignity and...

  12. Do LTC facilities get more money for bariatric residents?

    yousoldtheworld replied to Dorali's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't know if they pay specifically more if they are bariatric, but I DO know that every resident pays a different amount based on the level of care they require, with medicare (at least around...

  13. Pediatrics CNAs...

    yousoldtheworld replied to cieloarge's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work in a long term care facility for developmentally disabled kids. You do a lot of the same tasks - toileting, changing, bathing, dressing. A big difference is that there is a bigger focus on...

  14. Just a 'butt-wiper'

    yousoldtheworld replied to Piquarius's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You know, the more I think about it, the less the "butt-wiping" is the point here. Even if we did nothing but stand and have butts line up to systematically walk by and be wiped, it STILL would not...

  15. Just a 'butt-wiper'

    yousoldtheworld replied to Piquarius's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Frankly, I'd just refuse to call such a condescending and disrespectful person a "friend", and that would be that. Life's too short to surround yourself with people who treat you like

  16. To Brief or not to brief????

    yousoldtheworld replied to Starletta's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think the OP is talking about residents using only a bed pad for incontinence underneath them at night, not a maxi pad/the kind that go in the underwear when they're up. I agree that the maxi pad...

  17. To Brief or not to brief????

    yousoldtheworld replied to Starletta's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I worked at a facility where the residents did not wear briefs in bed, instead had only the incontinence pads under them. It worked fine, to be honest, and DID cut down on bedsores...and it was...

  18. question: what exactly happens at an orientation at nursing home job?

    yousoldtheworld replied to gorideaquad's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Normally, orientation includes paperwork, a tour of the facility, training videos, and going through things like the employee handbook. Sometimes they also do drug screens and physicals. Your actual...

  19. How long have you been at your job?

    yousoldtheworld replied to DreamyEyes's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've been an aide for 5 years...I've worked at my current job for a year. And it's the first job I can see myself staying for years to

  20. Extra Money

    yousoldtheworld replied to Queen33FutureLPN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    24 hours, NEVER. And it's not safe, for you or the residents/patients. I have worked a few 16 hour shifts, though...and they are doable, but not

  21. All-Time Toileting Record!

    yousoldtheworld replied to interceptinglight's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yep, I've had quite a few of these people...and it's hard. Because you can't really tell them "It's okay if you have an accident" without it sounding like you're saying "Just pee on yourself, so I...

  22. Is it illegal for a private duty caregiver hired by a family to administer insulin ?

    yousoldtheworld replied to JasmineMarie's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I will agree that a written agreement would be a good thing...but in my opinion, that is the case in ANY sort of private caregiver position, meds or

  23. Is it illegal for a private duty caregiver hired by a family to administer insulin ?

    yousoldtheworld replied to JasmineMarie's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Since they did not hire you as a CNA, then the "scope" of a CNA doesn't apply here. They could hire any old person off of the street to give insulin, as they are a private employer (not any part of...

  24. Caregiver, CNA, other?

    yousoldtheworld replied to jamiemd's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes, working in a nursing home is challenging...but you say you want to be a nurse. Being a nurse is VERY challenging, and the more experience you have working in the healthcare atmosphere is going to...

  25. All-Time Toileting Record!

    yousoldtheworld replied to interceptinglight's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh, I definitely know what you mean. The night I talked about was the biggest nightmare one, but over the years I have had so many that are obsessed with the toilet. And often, they ARE fairly alert...