TurtleCat

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  1. Sexual Harass of Staff by Residents?

    TurtleCat posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi, I'm thinking of becoming a CNA and working with the geriatric population, then later on possibly going back to school for RN. However, there's just one aspect I'm worried about and it's the fact...

  2. I feel SO stupid (CNA)

    TurtleCat posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey... I wanted to make a post here and I'm hoping you guys won't be too judgmental. I already feel stupid enough and have berated myself, telling me what an idiot I am won't help any (except making...

  3. Should I just stop?

    TurtleCat posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a CNA/med tech at a group home for the elderly, a residential care home... it's different from the typical nursing home in that we care for only a few patients at a time, up to 6. And also, it's...

  4. Am I doing the wrong thing?

    TurtleCat posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This is making me kind of angry. I just got a call from my supervisor stating that the family members are complaining because the clients are going through too many briefs and they are having to...

  5. If you are a male can you ask to only work for male patients?

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

    I think systoly is right on the ball. There's nothing wrong with being uncomfortable about performing peri-care. Not everyone can do it. But it does mean that maybe CNA is not the best job field for...

  6. If you are a CNA and work the night shift, is it possible to have tons of free time

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

    I'm a CNA at a geriatric group home that houses up to 6 residents and I work the night shift. When I first started, there was only 2 clients and we had a lot of downtime. I would actually spend some...

  7. Resident of AFH as "Visitor"

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

    I work at a place kind of like the one you described, it's a geriatric group home that houses up to 6 elderly residents. Anyway, we had a resident receiving care in the manner you described for a...

  8. Two CNA jobs?

    TurtleCat posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was curious if anyone works, or has worked, two CNA jobs and what their experience was/is, how they balanced everything, etc. Currently, I'm working two jobs -- I work as a CNA in a group home, and...

  9. If you are a male can you ask to only work for male patients?

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

    Also, I feel it's important to add that the thing about the group home isn't really true. Speaking from personal experience... I'm a CNA working in a group home and we're expected to care for both...

  10. If you are a male can you ask to only work for male patients?

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

    Not trying to be mean, but I agree with the others who say that you might want to look into a different career path if you absolutely can't handle the possibility of having to clean female genitalia....

  11. CNA/Patient Ratio

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

    See, I don't even understand how it's even possible to give adequate care with ratios like 1-40, at least not without cutting dangerous corners that endanger the health and safety of the patient....

  12. CNA work

    TurtleCat replied to Amanda0216's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work in a kind of unique environment for a CNA, I work at a geriatric group home that houses 6 elderly residents, most with dementia. I work the overnight shift (7p-7a) and my duties are getting the...

  13. Group homes/ residential care homes

    TurtleCat posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was curious if anyone else worked in this type of environment as a CNA, and what their experiences were and what they thought of it. Also, what kind of clients you work/worked

  14. Are nursing homes the only option?

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

    While nursing homes may be the most common and easiest place to find CNA employment, they certainly aren't the only ones. One of the great things about being a CNA is that you have a variety of places...

  15. Has a resident/patient ever complained about you?

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

    A little off-topic, but at the nursing home I was at, they were having aides who had only been there for a month or 2 training new employees... granted, that was a hellhole that I wouldn't have put my...

  16. CNA's: Please Read

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

    ~ Do CNA's have the option of working nights? Yup! CNA schedules tend to be very flexible, and many nursing homes need help filling an 11-7 shift. At the place I'm currently at, I work a 7p-7a,...

  17. Can CNA work with children?

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

    While the most common CNA jobs are found in geriatric facilities, CNA jobs working with children aren't unheard of. One field you may want to look into is working with developmentally disabled...

  18. Clinical internship...what to expect?

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

    For me, making rounds every 2 hours consists of brief checks and repositioning (if required), and bed checks to make sure patient is fine and in good condition. Also, depending on the particular...

  19. 2014 Wage Survey For CNAs, Medical Assistants, HHAs, PCTs: Post Here!

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

    What is your job title (CNA, medical assistant, medication aide, HHA, PCT, PCA)? CNA Where are you located? Louisiana What is your hourly wage? $9/hr Are you paid shift differentials? Not at my...

  20. Pressure sores and geriatic facilities

    TurtleCat posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is something I've been concerned about recently. I'm a relatively new CNA working in a geriatric group home, and I am curious about the exact causes behind pressure sores and how to prevent them....

  21. CAREER CNA'S/PCT' S

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

    This is something I can never make up my mind about! I'm currently working as a CNA in a group home and I love it to pieces. I love the elderly clients I care for, and everything I get to do for them....

  22. how did you guys find your CNA jobs?

    TurtleCat replied to crunchymama91's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The first CNA job I had, working at a nursing home, I got by applying to the same place I did my clinicals at. My second and the one I'm currently working at, a group home, I found just by doing a...

  23. hospital vs home health vs LTC

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

    I haven't tried hospital or home health yet but I've tried two different environments, a typical LTC and a group home. I loved the residents in LTC but the job itself was stressful, mainly due to the...

  24. Advice if CNA is asked to do med pass

    TurtleCat replied to kayvia's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is something I was curious about myself, the legality of a CNA passing meds. See, I'm a CNA and my current job has me passing meds, however, it's a bit of a different setting than the usual LTC....

  25. Book-smart, but not "on-the-job" smart?

    TurtleCat posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just wanted some other advice from CNAs or nurses that might be the same way, and understand what I'm going through. See, I like to think that I'm relatively "book-smart." As is, I read a lot, study...