Donna2011

I am 35 and when all is said and done, I will be 41.

Assisted Living Facility

No. They have some one make the meals and the I have to plate them. We don't have housekeeping either. I knew some housekeeping was part of the job description, but seriously! I get paid minimum wage.

I love my residents, but am having a hard time w everything else. Please don't bash me. I have 15 residents, mainly by myself. I have the majority of dementia /Alzheimer's. Some have CHF, COPD and other issues. I have to clean 15 rooms including mopping and vacuuming, laundry, getting meals prepped among others.

I found out the hard way that you need to inform others of a hx of seizures. I had one at my CNA graduation. It was a withdrawl seizure from one of my meds. Not my anti-seizure meds though. I was so embarrassed! I have had them my entire life, and normally they are very well controlled. Like I mentioned earlier, it was a withdrawal seizure. I take Triliptal. Does anyone else take it and have memory issues too?

I work in Assisted Living. The other day, one of my favorite residents told me that he hopes I stay for a long time, because I bring so much joy to the residents. I didn't know if I should have cried or hugged him! It's great to be told you matter to them. :)

Always use a paper towel to turn the water on and off! ESPECIALLY with hand washing.

You can do this!

Thank you:)

Thanks:) For the skills exam I had: radial pulse, bedpan, cath care, and denture care. I am so glad it's over:)

Thank you! I do have a job at an assisted living, and I LOVE it!:)

I PASSED both my skills and written part of my State exam for CNA on the 1st attempt yesterday! I am so happy!!

What part of Ga are you in? I am in Central Ga. I graduated from a CNA Course in June, and not having the best luck either! It's frustrating!!! Good luck!:)

If the pt is in a bed, always TOUCH THE PILLOW!! Our instructor said it's ok to do too much, you can't get docked for that. Good luck:)

I just found out when I am taking my state exam for my CNA. I am NERVOUS!! I am not nervous about the written, it's the skills portion that I am actually TERRIFIED about!!! Any advice/tips?