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  1. Getting frustrated job searching

    mvm2 replied to RavensNation's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would also like to say to not just rely on these online apps and sit and wait by your emails or your phone to get a response. If it is a facility that you are applying to maybe go there in person,...

  2. forgets her friend died

    mvm2 replied to Missingyou's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sometimes if she asks where is Rosa ask her where she thinks she is. Many times you might be surprised that they will give you a correct answer. I had a short term memory client whos wife broke a...

  3. Quit one to start another and never did

    mvm2 replied to Nurseeverywhere's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I as well am sorry ths happened to you, but finger printing can be a bugger. I went through it 2 times when we were gong for adoption. Somtimes you want certain paperwork and things to get through to...

  4. Home Care Aides: Stay busy?

    mvm2 replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This can be very common for home care. the times I stay completely on the go all the time are my 2 to 3 hour shifts. Then am there for maybe in the morning getting them ready for the day,...

  5. How long did it take to get clients?

    mvm2 replied to BrookeVStaden's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just be patient it will come. All the sudden there will be a new client that will fit you. There are times where you don't have much work, and then all the sudden they might be calling you so much...

  6. Two CNA jobs?

    mvm2 replied to TurtleCat's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey Turtle Cat its been awhile since Ive seen you. :) Are your hours fixed at the home you work at or do you get a lot of calls to take extra shifts. I ask only because if you work at a nursing home...

  7. Firing employees who refuses to come into work.

    mvm2 replied to Lizzly's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    it seems that your work has to take these messures because from what you are saying that many of your coworkers are not taking their turns when it comes to having them come in early or stay late. The...

  8. CNA experience in private home setting versus retirement home!

    mvm2 replied to ellesmith01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work as a home care aide/cna. I love it. I started working as an aide with no experiance at all, and then 6 months later was able to take their cna class. I dont know about your question that...

  9. Pretty down about being a new CNA

    mvm2 replied to evack5318's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Do they have lifts to help you with the teenagers. You should not be lifting people on your own like this. At the very least two of you cnas perferably two males should be working together. You are...

  10. Hospital CNA Screening Interview

    mvm2 replied to RNursingAssistant's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats I am very glad that everything worked out for

  11. Caregivers running the show

    mvm2 replied to qpasa1414's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wow it will never stop amazing me that people like this are working in health care. It is obvious she is not happy working there and hates her job, so why even be there. Find another job and then...

  12. What would you do???

    mvm2 replied to Missingyou's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just want to make sure you understand a CNA does not have a LICENSE. We are CERTIFIED. Only the nurses and doctors have a License. There is a big differance

  13. how long, and how can I become a cna.

    mvm2 replied to future_ArmyERnurse's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Look around in your area for those that carry CNA courses. Many schools, but some LTC and Home Care agencies may offer these classes as well. I took mine with a Home Health Agency that I work at....

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

    mvm2 replied to hhealthai's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I do not personally work the 3rd shift with my Home Care agency. But some of the clients can definetly be this way for the evening shifts. MINUS THE SLEEPING. Our company would never agree to that....

  15. Did I do the right thing

    mvm2 replied to penny186's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think you did exactly the right thing. Its not your fault the other aide was not doing her job properly, and you are right if later on something comes up and they have to bring her to the hospital...

  16. CNA work

    mvm2 replied to Amanda0216's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work as a Home Health Aide/CNA. I wok all kinds of different hours. Right now I am working a few 2 hour shift a 7 hour shift and a 3 hour shift I for the most part love it. You have one on one...

  17. Venting (How do deal with people who don't want to help?)

    mvm2 replied to PrettyNerd's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am sorry that you have to deal with this, it is never easy to have to do this type of work and for it to go even half way smoothly without TEAM WORK. So for you tonight I want to give you a big hug....

  18. telling your employer your pregnant after being hired

    mvm2 replied to micheala's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'd say Director and Human

  19. telling your employer your pregnant after being hired

    mvm2 replied to micheala's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    well all you can do is be honest and see what they say. Just straight up and tell them you are having a baby in April and ask them if you will be able to have the job back after a few weeks. The...

  20. Feeling Guilty After Calling in Sick...

    mvm2 replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    wow pneumonia is a serious things. Cant even imagine that a director would be sighing and giving an attitude and expect after one day sick with it to be well enough to go back to work. My hubby...

  21. 2014 Wage Survey For CNAs, Medical Assistants, HHAs, PCTs: Post Here!

    mvm2 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What is your job title (CNA, medical assistant, medication aide, HHA, PCT, PCA)? HHA/CNA Where are you located? Michigan What is your hourly wage? 10.00 Are you paid shift differentials? NO What...

  22. Do you have to take the whole course again if you don't use your CNA cert too long

    mvm2 replied to hhealthai's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i work for a home health agency, and am a CNA. When the time comes for me to renew the agency will be able to help me renew it. Home health does count for your hours. Hope that

  23. Youtube videos to brush up Clinical skills

    mvm2 replied to Natasha A.'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was going to sugest the exact same site. 4yourcna goes through all the skills and she interacts with the resident exactly the way it should be done. Loved that site when I was studing my skills....

  24. for a moment I thought I was going to become a client

    mvm2 replied to mvm2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    aww thanks Autymnfyres I am doing ok. I was sore for a few days but other then that I was very luck. You never know when something bad can happen to

  25. for a moment I thought I was going to become a client

    mvm2 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Had a scary moment today. Went to pick up my kids from school, and it was snow covered a very slippery outside. Well rounding the corner to our car my feet slipped from under me and before I even knew...