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Do the CNA's at your facility throw everything on the floor even though they know it is not the proper procedure? I hate doing that! I'd like to put everything in trash bags and take the bags to the hopper like I should. I hate carrying soiled linen...

I was a little too enthusiastic because when I tied them up I broke the string out. So I broke out the needle and thread and a safety pin and proceeded to fix them. I congratulated myself on a great job and slipped them back on. This time went I went...

Put on your big girl panties and do your time. Accept the fact that you are going to have to put in six months at a LTC facility. Don't put it off. Six months will fly by while you are busy working. On the other hand, if you spend those six months s...

If I am answering another hall's lights, who is answering my hall's lights? NO ONE. Therefore, I don't do it. We have two aides per hall. One aide SHOULD be working the hall at all times. My partner and I make sure our hall is covered. Not so on the ...

1. I am a kind, patient, cheerful person, and I wanted a job that requires that. 2. I need to support myself, and this is a job I could jump into with no experience. I get to work at least 40 hours a week. 3. I get so much satisfaction out of caring ...

What?! You are able to take a lunch break!

8 months pregnant.....will they find out

I know it is not for me because I have to be VERY active on the job, but I was wondering, how does one become a med aide? Would you do it and why?

Some family members at my nursing home are looking to hire private sitters. They want their loved ones to have company. I know that sitting is not for me because I have to be up and moving. I need lots of exercise. Also, I think I would get burnt out...

Don't skimp on your shoes!! Your feet make your living, treat them with tender loving care. My mom was a CNA who always wore inexpensive shoes. She is now disabled due to back and leg problems. I am 5 ft 3 and weigh 280 pounds. I wear Nike Shox or ...

You know you are a CNA when you have given seven showers, got 13 residents up, dressed, fed, and back down, answered a multitude of call lights, cleaned up explosive poop and projectile vomit, finished last round, and then leave work saying,"It was a...

Schools that cost 500 dollars usually do not include books and supplies. I called one of them and the receptionist was rude and spoke poorly. Also, a two week course means fewer trips if you have to commute. I looked into another class that was cheap...

Please explain what these are. I understand thickened liquids but what are the other two?

Putting lotion on hairy legs. Yikes!

We are so proud of you. Are you enjoying your CNA job? Are you getting many hours?

The mood was somber at work today. A black cloud hung over the whole facility. Residents know that it is a holiday weekend, and they are spending it alone. Workers are missing out on the backyard barbecues going on at home. It was so depressing. I wa...

How would one go about removing the side of a wheelchair, and how time consuming is it to do? I am not very handy.

Double gloving. Why didn't I think of that?

Our cell phones are supposed to be in our lockers or cars. Reality..... My cell phone starting ringing while I was helping a resident and she said, "Aren't you going to answer that!" She just assumed that I would. I have seen aides talking on the p...

Half of your day is spent in a shower.

I disappointed a resident last night. He called for help. After helping him position his urinal he looked at me sadly. He was trying to get a reaction out of me. He said he thought I would be embarrassed. Why?

Did anyone understand this?

You just need some all white athletic shoes. You don't want mesh or canvas. You need something more waterproof but you don't need expensive shoes for clinicals. NOW, when you start working, take your first paycheck and go out and buy the best shoes y...

Who do you like to work with? Same sex or opposite sex? I am a girl who works best with guys. I am more comfortable with guys and we get along better.

Resumes.