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  1. Blindfolding: Is this an intervention or abuse?

    dicecream posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have been wondering about one of my residents who has advanced alzheimers and hits very hard any time anyone but her husband touches her. She also scratches, grabs, and squeezes, and has come very...

  2. CNAs: When is the last time you were thanked/recognized?

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

    Well, just last night, one of my residents held my hands and told me I had beautiful eyes. He then invited me to get in bed with him Seriously, I am often thanked by residents, and used to say a...

  3. CNA Commandments

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

    Thou shalt not "call in sick" on labor day weekend, when there is a totally green CNA who ends up having to cover the whole floor. (green CNA was me, my 5th day on the job, with a nurse who didn't...

  4. Blindfolding: Is this an intervention or abuse?

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

    Hey, thanks everybody for your replies. For anyone who wants to know how it worked out, I did talk to the DNS and she said not to cover any resident's eyes, ever. We also talked about how difficult...

  5. Any thoughts on agency v. core staff?

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

    Not sure exactly what to say on this one. My facility always tries to use core staff because it's much cheaper than agency. Also core staff generally gives better care because they know the residents....

  6. My CNA Cert a waste of time?

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

    I've never had any luck with sending resumes, period. Go to the place you want to work, find the hiring manager or whatever, and find out not just if they have any current openings, but if they expect...

  7. CNA Commandments

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

    Example: a resident whose leg muscles are stiff and legs have to be pried apart to put the brief on properly. I am always finding it just mashed in, with a bright red line marking where the elastic...

  8. Odds of being employed as a gay CNA?

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

    If it's a large, public facility, you should be fine. They would be very careful not to discriminate. Smaller, private facilities might discriminate more. My facility is a run by a Christian group,...

  9. Applying for a free/paid training CNA program

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

    Try to see if you can get an interview with the teacher or whoever's running the program. The more they see you, the more they'll remember you out of the other

  10. Blindfolding: Is this an intervention or abuse?

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

    Thanks for your replies. I thought of the picture idea too, and I'll ask her husband for one. I worked with this resident again last night and got some input from another CNA and a nurse. The CNA was...

  11. Knot Funny!

    dicecream replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Or make a slipknot- half a bow with only one loop. Easier to undo and less likely to become a square knot. Yes, I have been a camp

  12. Applying for a free/paid training CNA program

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

    If you're willing to stay and work at the facility for a year after you certify, you'll have a better chance. Especially if you're willing to work evening or night shift, and very high if you're a...

  13. two people for hoyer lift-why?

    dicecream replied to CNA2day's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You're right. That does sound dumb. I guess I was new and didn't think about it much. It was actually the family member who offered to help when I said I needed a second person and she seemed to know...

  14. Does your residents hit you?

    dicecream replied to Ev1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I decided to start a new thread for this question. For some reason I can't edit it anymore, so mods feel free to delete. Otherwise, just

  15. As a young CNA, what is an LTC facility like?

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

    Residents at my facility love young people. They love to tell you stories and reminisce about the good old days. They are also great sources of advice. Many of them will remember your name and ask for...

  16. What to do with CNAs that sleep during the night shift?

    dicecream replied to Plagueis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree that sleeping is bad. Emergencies can happen any time, and require all hands on deck. If you can't stay awake, then you shouldn't be working night shift. This is why I don't do doubles (they...

  17. Need Advice for increasing my speed

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

    It sounds like you're doing your best. There are always little tricks you can do to speed things up, like doing a few things early. If a resident is able to brush his own teeth and shave, I might seat...

  18. What brand of briefs does your facility use?

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

    We just switched to Tena after using Prevail as long as I've worked there. i like the briefs much better, but the pull-ups have less elasticity which is a bit

  19. two people for hoyer lift-why?

    dicecream replied to CNA2day's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think a family member counts as a "second person" if they are strong and able (and willing) to steady the resident while the CNA works the controls. I have done this before and it seems to be fine....

  20. First day blues

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

    It took me about two weeks before I lost that "oh no, how can I get everything done?" feeling. Something that helped was getting several different experienced CNAs to work with me and show me their...

  21. Does your residents hit you?

    dicecream replied to Ev1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have been wondering about one of my residents who has advanced alzheimers and hits very hard any time anyone but her husband touches her. She also scratches, grabs, and squeezes, and has come very...