Tamimac

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1. About to start CNA training!

   Tamimac replied to Baubo516's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I'm a former elementary teacher- things went sour for me so I sought a "new field". My advice is to take it with the right attitude and stay motivated. What I mean is the job duties are not easy- they...

2. Am I going to be in trouble, I accpted a gift

   Tamimac replied to e71x's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   SHOCKER!!! Not at all. BUT this might be... I accepted a "gas" gift card from the DON who is also the "Agency Director" and the following week- she gave me $10. for "gas" in a thankyou card (with...

3. Do CNA's get paid the same rate as HHA's?

   Tamimac posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Hi! Do CNA's get paid more than HHA's? I am just starting out as a new CNA, and wonder why many agencies say we start @ __$? And never tell you what the going CNA pay rate really is? How do you get...

4. Home health care- CNA.. what do you bring to peoples homes?

   Tamimac replied to Tara:)'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   WELL... Let me say it depends on the case/client (Ok) I will share my stuff and my duties and hope it helps you out... 1- Gloves, 2- Hand Sanitizer (*Not better than Antibacterial soap), 3- Watch, 4-...

5. I gather 46 is too old to be a CNA

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

   NO WAY!!!!! I am 47 and a NEW CNA- I work for an agency, which I prefer due to my age and well-being. I am pretty fit and strong for my age BUT after reading the bun-burning, sweat dripping, marathon...

6. What was your 1st day of (non-orientation) CNA work like?

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

   My First Day: I work at an Agency and got a client 32 hours per week. I started on a Saturday 10-6 and wanted to do my best to impress! The lady I work for lives alone. I followed the Care Plan which...

7. Anyone done a Hybrid CNA class?

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

   YES! I took a one-day crash course titled CNA_NOW! The website is www.cnanow.org The one thing you should know is you get no certificate of completion. They do provide the study guide for skills, a...

8. lost in charlotte,,help,,lol

   Tamimac replied to glitterygirl's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   Not sure what you asking? Try these jobsites: www.healthcarejobsite.com www.GetCNAJobs.com I'm near Raleigh and the CNA pay averages $10.00 where you are it was posted at $13.00+ $ Good

9. CNA/PCA/NURSE Job-sites- that really work!!!

   Tamimac posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   :nurse:JOB SEEKERS- YOU SHALL FIND: *Use these sites often- they will post jobs available directly to your "inbox"!!! www.healthcarejobsite.com

10. New Grad RN no job thinking of being a CNA

    Tamimac replied to Gem0607's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    SOLUTION- "NEW RN"!!! This site has been extremely helpful in my job search as a new cna- GOOD NEWS- it's for NURSES too. PLEASE try it out- it will post you jobs available direct to your inbox!...

11. Whats with the beyond horrible pay? :(

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

    hmmm? good question... I am NOT saying you should negotiate unless you do have 2 years experience in the "caregiver" field. a) Just ask- I heard other agencies start CNA's at $9.00- is that possible...

12. CNA in GA..got a question?

    Tamimac replied to roxygirl326's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Let me know if you will take the exam- I know a terrific Youtube video on skills AND it is true- when you take the skills test- go by the book (procedures) And www.pearsonvue.org posts written tests....

13. New CNA no experience staffing agency?

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

    Forgot to mention- ASK if they hire NEW CNA's first- before applying at an agency. Thats' what I

14. New CNA no experience staffing agency?

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

    YES! YES! YES! I'm a "new cna" and I just got hired at one. Except I did have prior experience as HHA and Respite Care worker. Note, seriously- emphasize any experience or skills that you do have in...

15. FINALLY! The Light at the End of the Tunnel!

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

    WOW! Bless you for your perserverance! IT PAID OFF! I was in a similar boat- applying for a HHA/PCA/RESPITE care all summer with no luck. So I took a CNA challenge course and passed exams and became a...