SammyJay

Thank you for the replies so far. If I'm understanding things right, based on my research and reading opinions here and there, generally speaking if I'm hired on (I'm assuming as a nurse's assistant) and taking the classes toward certification, I will be doing the same tasks and duties, but will not be on my own while doing so? Is that the main difference between being certified and not...supervision? I plan on speaking with the Director of Nursing again, because after reading so many threads here I have many more questions to ask about the facility and the general work environment. I just wanted to have a better grasp of things before going back in. She knows I haven't done any work in the medical field before, but I think it would reflect well on me if I was a tad bit knowledgeable concerning the ins and outs etc. And that will help me ask the right questions too.

I'm so glad I found this forum, great place and I've gotten lots of good info so far. I'm considering a cna career, I've already applied at a local nursing home. This particular home offers on-site training and certification classes, which from what I've read on here seems to be uncommon. I'm curious though, what the duties would typically be for someone who is working, but not yet certified? I realize I'll know more about this if I get the job but for now I would like to get an idea. I would imagine that until I actually finish the classes and get certified, my duties would be somewhat limited. This is the first time I will have done any kind of work like this, as I've been in retail for the past 16 years. I'm guessing that until I get certified, my job title will just be nurse's assistant, right? What is the difference in job duties between these two titles? Thanks in advance! I figure I'll be spending a lot of time on this forum, certainly if I get this job.:)