Skayda

Skayda

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  1. CNA salary

    Skayda replied to Dulce29's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I live and work in Washington state and work two days a week at an AFH where I do two doubles and three overnights (I get there Friday night and sleepover but my first shift doesn't begin til the next...

  2. CNA salary

    Skayda replied to Dulce29's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Actually the min wage in Wa is $9.04 not $9.50. I also live and work in Washington

  3. "But the patients sleep all night don't they?"

    Skayda replied to JDZ344's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Lol I realize I'm pretty fortunate. Especially considering its my first job in over seven years of health reasons unemployment! I actually applied for a position at the owner's second AFH which is...

  4. Demanding residents

    Skayda replied to mstearns09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I know exactly where you are coming from. I work in a five-resident, (soon to be six), AFH and we have one resident who will buzz me to come help her on and off her bedside commode or to ask when she...

  5. Demanding residents

    Skayda replied to mstearns09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I know exactly where you are coming from. I work in a five-resident, (soon to be six), AFH and we have one resident who will buzz me to come help her on and off her bedside commode or to ask when she...

  6. "But the patients sleep all night don't they?"

    Skayda replied to JDZ344's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I can relate. My job right now is pretty cushy for a CNA job. I work the weekend at a five-resident AFH and everyone's down for the count by 9pm except for two ladies who like to stay up and watch TV...

  7. I'm a CNA, not a MAID.

    Skayda replied to Darkstar1485's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh and for reference, my salary is $9.50 an hour plus $25 each night I sleep

  8. I'm a CNA, not a MAID.

    Skayda replied to Darkstar1485's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm a nursing assistant-registered and I currently work in a privately owned, state monitored Adult Family Home for six residents. Right now, though, since we've had a death, there is only five...

  9. Hearing Aides

    Skayda posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi! Any of you have issues with hearing aides? If it's not one thing with those little buggers it's another! First problem I always have is the battery. It doesn't seem to last all that long, does it?...

  10. I love my days off

    Skayda replied to beast master RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think we can all agree with you there! I love my current job. It's at a very laid-back Adult Family Home where everyone's able to walk and pretty much take care of themselves. I'm just there for...

  11. CNAs working in corrections

    Skayda replied to IdianaCNA1993's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    One of the very first places my mother worked at after becoming an LPN was at the Walla Walla State Penn. She said she couldn't quit that job fast enough but stuck with it for the experience and the...

  12. How long did it take to get your CNA license after mailing the application?

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

    I am also in Wa and when I mailed off to get my NAR it took about a month or so to get it in the mail and have it show up online from inactive to pending to

  13. How long did it take your body to adjust working 3rd shift?

    Skayda replied to twinkle015's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Which shift is that? I arrive at work on Friday at 8pm and go to bed then I work on Saturday from 8am til 8pm (then sleep there but wake for alarms, etc) then Sunday 8m til 8pm (sleep there) then off...

  14. New Iphone/Ipad App

    Skayda replied to Nurse2b7337's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's awesome, isn't it? Even better than the regular website if you're using a mobile

  15. What kind of shoes do you wear for work?

    Skayda replied to missie1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I think that no matter what kind of shoes you wear to work by the end of your shift your dogs will be a'barkin! I just bought myself a nice pair of Dr. Scholl's tennis shoes with arch support with...

  16. Nursing Assistant Question

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

    You are in the same boat as me a few months ago, (except it was NAR for me instead of CNA). I worked as a NAR in 1997 and my NAR thingy (yes "thingy" is a technical descriptive word! Lol) expired so...

  17. Things we think that we do not say... humorous...

    Skayda replied to Baubo516's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Omg. He may as well have tattooed the words; "Drug Seeking Behavior; Example 101" on forehead before enter the premises. Lol! Ahem, as to the thread subject: One sweet little lady; 90+ diabetic, on...

  18. Working for a Staffing Agency?

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

    I worked for a staffing agency back 1999/2000 or so and what they would do was send you to people's homes to live and care for them and house for three to four days at a time. It was easier than AFH...

  19. Will this prevent me from Nursing School ?

    Skayda replied to NYCHikerRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree! There are just some things one shouldn't over share, especially mixing personal stuff like one's medical history with work or school related stuff. I used to know someone at a LTC facility...

  20. Taking a pay cut?

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

    The place I work at now, a privately-owned and operated Adult Family Home, (one of two), pays the exact same rate to their caregivers no matter if they are NAR or CNA or how difficult the tasks. So,...

  21. I can't get a job.

    Skayda replied to on eagles wings's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am also curious as to what became of the OP's job hunt. As for myself I looked far and wide for work BEFORE going back to caregiving for months on end! After I redid FOC and all those other nursing...

  22. Chasing after alarms. What do you do?

    Skayda replied to vc01ca's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am lucky as of right in regards to where I work. It's an AFH licensed for six clients. We have five currently as one passed away right before I was hired and all of the current five are self-care...

  23. Guess what i saw today??!

    Skayda replied to Ev1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh, yes. One of the rites of passage of being an NA; the "poop eater/wearer/smearer". It may have been your first but it most assuredly won't be your last. I remember heading in to do a.m. care on a...

  24. Taking a pay cut?

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

    In some states $8.00 an hour is minimum wage right now. You were right to be insulted. I would be. We work too hard to get paid, like you said, less than a store cashier! Not to mention how much more...

  25. Its official!

    Skayda replied to CNAmom11's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Also, congrats to you regarding the new