LauraCNA

what's it's like working in the alzheimer unit: Interesting! On the Alz unit I work on we have wanderers that would walk up and down the hall all night long, no matter how many times you put them back to bed. A couple residents scream all night long for no apparent reason. And there's usually a couple escape artists that try to make their grand escape because it's night time. Never a dull moment. what things would i have to do on the 7p to7a shift It's similar to the other 2 shifts except you get to move at a slower pace. And A run down on what u do on your shift At the LTC where I work I do the following every night: Fold and pass clean linen Empty Foley's Do rounds 2x, changing soakers,briefs, and usually entire beds.(on average 30 full beds) TPR'S then at 5am start getting people up, washed, and dressed. If there's only me on 4 people.(that's typically the case) Do the books Take dirty linen to laundry. *I like working 3rd shift the best, if you can handle the sleep schedule you'll do well.*

I work in LTC and starting out in upstate New York I make $8.25 an hour. (1st shift)

I'm currently in New York but will be moving to Pennsylvania soon. I needed to find out how to transfer my cna certificate to Pennsylvania. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Geriatric resident weighing around 300 pounds completely dead weight. Family refuses to let us use a hoyer to transfer her to and from wheelchair because it's inhuman. Family complains about a resident's blood sugar level but won't stop bringing in sugary treats. it's a little maddening................:selfbonk:

I've been an aide for 3 months and honestly I don't like it. I think the shock of how different things are done in the real world setting compared to in class training are discouraging. In the LTC facility where I work NOTHING is done by the book, it's all cutting corners to get the job done a.s.a.p. Unless of course the state comes in, then everybody suddenly worries about resident's dignity and infection control, it's truly horrible. The workload is high, along with uppermanagement's expectations while staffing and employees desire to come to work, and pay remains low. All around a bad situation for the resident's and the workers. I realize alot of people make a career out of this but it's not for me, I'm heading back to school.

In my class we had 7 days, not to say that's the perfect amount. It depends on the person but I think with the more practice you get the better,safer, and more confident you'll be with your residents/patients.

I totally agree! And 3 days clinical experience really isn't much time to get proficient and comfortable doing your skills.

I am a new CNA and getting ready to start applying for jobs. My personal shift preference is 11-7am because I have worked this shift in previous jobs and had no problem with it. Some of the other CNA's have told me that it's an easier shift because everyone is sleeping and others have told me it's harder because they don't sleep! I'd just like an honest opinion from someone who works the night shift, maybe routine things you see on that shift and not so much on others. Any comment would be really appreciated. Thank You! :heartbeat