SnowbirdinFL

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  1. Are you happy at your workplace?

    SnowbirdinFL replied to Poi Dog's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Generally speaking, I am happy at my workplace. When I need help transferring a resident, I rarely get a negative answer and I offer my assistance if it is needed. My residents know I bust my tail to...

  2. How physically demanding is working as a cna?

    SnowbirdinFL replied to j119's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Before I get more involved in my answer, I'm gonna say as much as you may want to get started to please give yourself some R&R so that you can be more useful to your residents and others you work...

  3. What positive feedback have you gotten being a CNA or a n?urse

    SnowbirdinFL replied to rosey2007's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have been told by the nurses I directly work with that while I may not be as experienced as my fellow CNAs on the floor that I am honest, hardworking and unlike some of the others...teachable. When...

  4. advice on how to deal with hostile resident

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

    Thank you to all those that have responded. Just wanted to update real quick. First of all, the foot is fine...thank goodness! Second of all, after the urging of a nurse and couple of other CNAs, I...

  5. advice on how to deal with hostile resident

    SnowbirdinFL posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Basically within the last week, I was attacked by a resident via their electric wheelchair. I was trying to help a fellow CNA put this resident to bed and when I did something this resident disagreed...

  6. Fun question

    SnowbirdinFL replied to Poi Dog's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    No, but I should! At this point, I just get cheapie Wal-Mart pens that way if I lose one, no worries. Now, if I could do that for my cherished can of Coke I keep in the staff fridge, that would be...

  7. CNA Commandments

    SnowbirdinFL replied to greeniebean's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thou shalt never underestimate inconsiderate or unprofessional CNAs. Just like the residents, they will always surprise

  8. CNA Commandments

    SnowbirdinFL replied to greeniebean's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thou shalt not leave the facility while still clocked in (stealing company time) to go get lunch and clock out when you come back with said lunch. This means that you are taking a very long lunch...

  9. mandatory 15 min breaks...

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

    My sentiments exactly, Fuzzywuzzy.... In my mind, those two 15-minute breaks equal a residents shower or checking on at least five residents. I feel bad sitting on my behind in the breakroom while one...

  10. mandatory 15 min breaks...

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

    Thank you very much for the link. The very end of that link shows me that I should discuss the particulars of this topic with my employer and see what they have to say. I am really not trying to...

  11. Scared to death of losing first CNA job

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

    Thank you very much for making me feel a bit better. Some of my fear regarding being fired comes from working for two days at a job in another field and not being put on the schedule for following...