TurtleCat

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  1. How to handle a resident like this?

    TurtleCat posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was wondering how to best deal with a resident that is non-compliant and refuses care. I posted a little about this particular resident I'm having difficulties with before, but felt compelled to ask...

  2. Workload @ your facility

    TurtleCat posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was wondering for everyone else here, what shift they worked and what the workload was, meaning patient ratio + routine (meals, showers, etc.) I work evening shift and we typically have 12-14...

  3. How to handle a resident like this?

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

    This thread is a bit old and I've since left the facility but I wanted to add something. Even though the resident kept refusing cares from me, the nurse told me that I had to wash her up anyway or...

  4. Job-Hunting as a CNA

    TurtleCat posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, I recently received my CNA certificate and am in the process of looking for a job. I was wondering if any of you had advice for my job hunt and anything I could do to make myself more competitive...

  5. Sick of this

    TurtleCat posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm sure everyone is tired of my venting already, but I don't have anywhere else to talk about this and I feel like I'm about to hit my breaking point. I've been back at the nursing home for over a...

  6. If I don't get this job, I'm done.

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

    I'm sorry you're having such trouble getting a job as a CNA :/ Have you tried different nursing homes, home health,

  7. hourly wage

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

    I live in Louisiana and down here it seems to be around $9-10/hr. It was $9/hr at both the LTC and group home I worked at but the LTC had a shift differential for evening and night shifts. $9/hr seems...

  8. Sick of this

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

    I just wanted to say thanks to all that commented in this thread. It gave me the push I needed to stand up and do the right thing. I left the job and I also called an anonymous hotline and reported...

  9. Aggressive residents?

    TurtleCat replied to freesia29's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Do these residents have dementia? If they have dementia, I'd say this is probably par for the course but if they are alert and oriented, absolutely not. If they know what they're doing, something...

  10. Sick of this

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

    I just don't know what to do. I went into this field, CNA work, because I felt like I loved people and wanted to take care of them. But I don't see how I can even enjoy my job or feel like I'm helping...

  11. Is There Part-Time CNA Work?

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

    I work PRN in an LTC facility. Basically, I'm scheduled for a few days a month and they also call me in when they need me. It's a more casual and flexible position than full-time, and is good if...

  12. New CNA at LTC - already frustrated

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

    I would also like to add, I think that I would love to do home care... I think it'd be a better fit for me, as I do better with jobs that are slower-paced and less stressful... and I like the idea of...

  13. scared to take CNA class

    TurtleCat replied to Lele0308's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    CNA class is easy peasy -- I would not stress it. If you have common sense, you can pass a CNA course. Now the actual job itself is a lot harder, especially in the LTC

  14. Is There Part-Time CNA Work?

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

    Not sure about Southern California specifically but a lot of facilities offer part-time and PRN positions. You could always look into those -- PRN is what I'm doing

  15. New CNA at LTC - already frustrated

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

    I know how you feel. I'm working in LTC and relatively new myself, and it really is a stressful and demanding job. I'm also working on getting my speed down, and there's times when I feel like I'm...

  16. Handling 12 hour shifts!

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

    I've worked 12s before. Like I said, they're really not that bad as long as you keep busy. The time flies by before you know it.. I think it is a lot harder on a night shift than a day shift, though....

  17. Positive I'm about to get fired

    TurtleCat posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    So I'm working in LTC and have been off orientation for a few days now. I've been feeling like a nervous wreck the whole time. I'm still extreeeeemely slow and always running behind in my workload...

  18. New CNA, first CNA job!

    TurtleCat replied to blwilliams10's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    To the OP: Congrats and good luck! As far as tips go, I'd say no matter what you do, try to hang in there and stick it out even if the job is hard and stressful at first. Also, if any of the senior...

  19. How to deal with staff who seem to not care for paitents

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

    This seems to be all too common at the facility where I work and it makes me sad. I understand that it's a stressful job, but the least you could do is show the residents some respect and kindness....

  20. LTC Workload + Speed and Time Management

    TurtleCat posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    So, I'm back to working in LTC -- at the nursing home I was at previously. They gave me three more days of orientation upon re-hiring, which I appreciated cause I felt like I really needed it. I'm...

  21. Stress of being an LTC aide CNA just too great for the pay!

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

    In a sense, I agree with you -- it's definitely a HARD job, not for the faint of heart, but at the same time, I think it has its rewards that don't come with just any old job. Such as, the residents...

  22. Stress of being an LTC aide CNA just too great for the pay!

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

    I agree that a 30:1 ratio for # of residents to CNA, especially on day shift, is RIDICULOUS. How can they expect anyone to give good care with ratios like that? It's unfair to both the residents and...

  23. LTC/Nursing Homes do all the vitals? Do they still exist really?

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

    We went over vitals in my CNA class and practiced them a bit, however, funny thing is, neither of the two CNA jobs I've had required me or the other CNAs to take vitals! At the nursing home I'm at...

  24. LTC Workload + Speed and Time Management

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

    Also, one thing I've discovered already that helps A LOT with keeping up w/ the routine, is getting to your showers and dressing your people for dinner ASAP. Like, pretty much as soon as you come in,...

  25. LTC Workload + Speed and Time Management

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

    Woops, sorry, I should have clarified before! Anyway, I'll be on the 3-11, evening shift. Basic routine is come in, pass ice water, give baths/showers if you can, get everyone ready and up for dinner,...