Floridadreamer

Thanks so much to everyone on this thread! I hope that this works out...still trying to figure my future. Love the home health - so rewarding and love the giving back! Will follow the advice - and start moving in the rehab direction...again, thanks sooo very much. Start making my network and contacts!

Thanks so much everyone! I have decided what I really want to do...:yeah:Volunteering seems to be the way to get and "in" besides getting a job in one of the facilities?

Hi There! Just read your post - could you tell me what part of the country you are in? How did you get the job? I am a CNA in Florida and have been thinking of my next step. Rehab Aide is what I want to do but don't know how to get the position. What experience did you have when you applied? So many questions! I have been a CNA for 8 months and work with a private client through a home health agency. LOVE my job! But would like to move on! Thanks so much! Any information will help! I was in the business world before I became a CNA...

One day at a time. But I truly support you in your new future as a nurse. Please keep moving forward and make something of yourself. Keep your head high!!! Do you know why he treats you so badly? Because he has low esteem HIMSELF and it makes him feel better to treat you in a bad way. Makes him the BIGGER person in his eyes. Keep moving in the wonderful direction you are going - get your license, and go look for a job! You go girl! :yeah:You are your own best friend!!!

I am a CNA...and have found that something SLIP RESISTANT is a good way to go. Being that you are going to be bathing, etc. I wear the Sketchers Slip Resistant shoes - and have Sketchers DeLites for non skids. Both are comfy.

Do they go through alot of CNA's? I bet they can't keep a good employee in that place and wonder why everyone has attitudes. Go figure. Keep your chin up. They are lucky to have you.

Did you have good references, experience before in a hospital, and what is your pay? How do you like working in a hospital? Do they treat you with respect as a CNA? Thanks for your help! What city are you in?:)

Awesome. So glad to hear that it worked out and the LPN gave you sage advice. It helps her out in the long-run~! Congratulations and hope everything runs smoothly!

Hi AriesPanda, How is coming along since your last post? Any progress?

Hi Coffeemate! I must say, you are tremendous in all your threads and advice. I give you many kudos! Thanks for taking the time in helping so many of us. That said... I am taking a short class - (4hours, 4 ceu's) as recommended to me from a fellow employee that works in an assisted living facility as she was working with the resident I was with. I am looking to see the different ways I can work/advance as a CNA - ... I do not want to be a LPN or RN...I really like the home health. I love the independence. Can I make a career of it? Getting experience under my belt is a good thing. Yes, there is stress in any aspect of our work...and I love your attitude in Life! Here in Florida I guess they call it a Med-Tech. I truly understand the responsibilities - can I just say that the pay really does not reflect the job? We should be payed $50,000 a year! as CNA's... Thanks again for all your advice.

How about not making the knot and just making the bowtie...that's what I do since I had the same problem!!!:lol2:Too funny...

May I ask...where are you working? In an office, hospital?

Hey everyone! I have been working with a Home Healthcare agency since getting my CNA license in December and love it. I will be taking a class in a few weeks for a Med-Tech certificate. I understand that this can become a full time job handing out meds in an assisted living facility under supervision as a CNA. Does anyone have any advice regarding med-techs? I am trying to get some experience with home health in order to move on to an ALF full-time - or whatever the future holds for me! I feel that I am still unsure about working with "residents" - I freaked out when I forgot how to change a brief the other day...the CNA at the facility just smiled... I got trained by the Red Cross but - one day at a time, right? Thanks!!!! :redbeathe Does experience in Home Health REALLY help in getting a future job???

Where do you do your CEU hours? I was not aware of this - I just got certified in December. Thanks!

Where are you located? 10-12hr here in Florida, home health. CNA's pretty much start at that no matter where you go. Hospitals probably more.