CNA&student

There are obviously underlying issues here, and you do not know their life story. I have seen people act childish and odd for reasons such a sexual/ domestic abuse. Abuse victims tend to stagnate at a certain stage of development. Behavior is communication. Yes, they could be spoiled brats, and I understand that this is frustrating, but think about what this behavior is telling you. And yes, they could be simply communicating that they adult-children. It could also be the straw that broke the camels back. Ever had a crappy day, and some otherwise little thing, is suddenly a big deal?

So, at the risk of divulging too much personal information on the internet, I will keep this post a little broad. I am struggling with working with a facility that continually puts the CNAs, residents and LPNs/RNs in unsafe situations. There is bad or non-existant communication, unrealistic RN-patient ratios, no care plans written (due to crazy ratios), medication errors blamed on CNA's, when there was no communication about medication reminders to begin with, and poor treatment of all employees. If anyone complains about anything, they are dismissed as "having a bad attitude". I have very little notice of when I work (less that 24 hrs usually, sometimes less that 1 hr), which has negatively affected my family and social life. In short, I have never been treated so poorly by any employer. This is my 2nd CNA job (quit 1st for relocation), and I have my share of other work experience. After perusing the boards, it seems like poor treatment is a common occurance in the nursing profession. I felt like I asked the right questions about pt ratios during my interview, but they were not completely honest in this regard. How do you go about "digging up the dirt" about a facility before you work for them? I would much rather avoid a bad situation, than work for a facility and quit.