1010MASH

1010MASH

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About 1010MASH

1010MASH has 12 years experience and specializes in CNA.


Love the fact that I can make a difference in another person's life by just being there, either by helping them out or by just stopping by to say "Hello." Born and raised in the "A" hole of South Tx, but living in the Alamo city.

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  1. Working with Male Nurses

    I work on the ICU floor from time to time. On that unit the majority of RN's & LVN's are males. I find it to be a huge diffrence working with them, than working with a bunch of females on my reg...
  2. I have been working at a very well known hosp now for a year and am now earning, 10.25 an hr (from the 9.75 that I started). Other aides on the same floor are earning, 15 - 16 an hr and they have been...
  3. What motivates you to go to work every day?

    Seeing the residents/patients. Many light up when they see me arrive to my shift. I get hugs and pats on my hands after I have helped them
  4. CNA's don't get full time pay?

    Here where I am at we work 4 days straight and get 2 days off. At a toltal of like 36 hrs of
  5. Anybody know what facility pays more in Texas? A Hospital or Nursing Home? I currently am earning, 8.50 an hr at an assisted living place, but have an interview tomorrow @ St Lukes Hosp for thier...
  6. What I didnt Know......

    ALSO....there are many places you can go to get a discount on vaccinations. Like your local health
  7. What I didnt Know......

    Many employers here where I am at will pay for your vaccinations, background check, prints after you are hired. Mine did. I did'nt even have to pay for the company shirts I
  8. CNA's don't get full time pay?

    We are forced to take an hour lunch and all shifts are 7 hours here where I am at. (South Tx) FT work here is considered 30-36 hrs. Wage is, 8.50 an
  9. second week in cna school need help

    Here in Texas, many of my classmates failed the communication and privacy part of the skills. ALWAYS knock and announce yourself before walking in. CLOSE the door and if you are doing any kind of...
  10. CNA Life

    In Assisted living, they don't require certifications for anything.Also, FYI:I have never reported anything to my supervisor but the woman I work with at night has and we were all called into a...
  11. Satisfaction from wiping POO? GASP!

    I have a resident who is always sad and crying by the time I arrive to my shift. She always tells me she is happy and relieved to see me. Her spouse says they are often ignored. I help his wife and...
  12. Satisfaction from wiping POO? GASP!

    I applaud you for your sincere comment. You are one of few who actually care about somebody else. I work in an assisted living place and I am constantly having to clean someone up, who had been left...
  13. CNA Life

    I am a CNA. I take my job very serious and have the heart, compassion and respect for the job. I have personal expierence in this line of work. I helped care for my dying mother at home 10 yrs ago and...