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  1. Rejection

    LightX replied to JeffreyT89's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree with Mayt. work as a CNA for at least 6 months to get experience. I would think in a nursing home would be the best type of experience but there is always homecare and assisted living, both of...

  2. Becoming a CNA, where to start?

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

    Try the American Red Cross in your area. That's where I did the training. Also try the unemployment office/ re-training programs. Here in Michigan there are "scholarships" for CNA training. The state...

  3. What is the starting wage for CNA in your area?

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

    Michigan. It's typical to get around $10. an hour at a nursing home and around $8.-$9 an hour for home care or assisted living. Hospitals (if you can get in) pay somewhere around $11.-$14 an hour....

  4. Shocked with my CNA clinicals.

    LightX replied to Dhalia27's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That really is what it's like. It may not be perfect, but there isn't TIME for "perfect". If you try to do everything 'textbook' and "the way it REALLY should be done", then some of your residents...

  5. The resident with no family.

    LightX posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work as a CNA in a LTC facility. One gentleman who has lived there for more than 20 yrs (he has severe Cerebal Palsy). He has no family or anyone who visits him. His (few)clothes are basically rags....

  6. ATTENTION ALL Nurses, Volunteers, Patient Care Associates/Techs, CNA's...

    LightX replied to LM NY's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    BTW, In my state, you can't work as a PCT once you become a

  7. CNAs feel about students clinicals

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

    I personally would welcome student CNA's! The only time it would be an issue is if I had to wait on the students to finish up something before I could do my part of the job. For example: When I was a...

  8. New CNA- How to deal with body pain

    LightX replied to Purple93's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    SHOES! you have to spend the $ to get a really good pair of shoes! Sears has some good nursing shoes. Take an aspirin before your shift and get some muscle rub to use on breaks. Pay attention to how...

  9. The resident with no family.

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

    Thank you everyone! I am a fairly new CNA and never even thought about talking with the social worker. I have no idea who the social worker is or where to find them in this facility, but I will ask my...

  10. "force feeding" residents

    LightX posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I recently watched as a CNA who, because she truely cared for the resident, adamantly insisted a (confused)resident eat dinner. She held the spoon to her lips and told the resident she would not...

  11. free cna courses in Los Angeles, CA?

    LightX replied to kristakay7's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Try your local "Works" department (if you have one and I think most states do), A.K.A unemployment agency. They may be able to tell you how to get that training. In some states, some nursing homes...

  12. "force feeding" residents

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

    I did go up to her last night just after dinner when she did the same thing again, and I just told her to be careful because some may see it as abuse and that the residents refusal to eat is a part of...

  13. "force feeding" residents

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

    THis IS her regular resident. She works with her daily. The resident has dementia and is aware that she is in the diningroom. The resident isn't able to make conversation that makes much sense, but...

  14. What are PCT/PCA pay rates in your area?

    LightX replied to btrflieye's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    In Connecticut anywhere between $9 and $15 an

  15. is there a weekend only cna job???

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

    Home care will allow you to pretty much make your own schedule. It can be unpredictable as far as steady hours, since no agency will promise you set hours. Some agencies will require you to work every...

  16. Had the nicest thing happen today!

    LightX replied to SunshineDaisy's topic in General Students

    Awesome! I see many more "nice little things" happening in your future as a nurse!

  17. ATTENTION ALL Nurses, Volunteers, Patient Care Associates/Techs, CNA's...

    LightX replied to LM NY's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Volunteering at a hospital is a great way to get your foot in the door...even if it's only 2-4 hours a week. Just be careful that you don't burn yourself out by doing too much at a time. Maybe...

  18. I'm not the CNA I wanted to be.

    LightX posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have done direct care for 20 yrs and this is my 1st CNA job in a nursing home. I've heard all the stories about neglect etc. Even when in training in clinicals we (as student CNA's)would talk about...

  19. Feel like I'm about to be fired from first CNA job.

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

    I worked at an assisted living facility and had many of the same issues you are having with the other aides. I hated going into work every night and feared I would be fired. I quit after 6 weeks. I...

  20. I'm not the CNA I wanted to be.

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

    I work 2nd shift with a ratio of 1:10 but at least once a week there is a call out and we end up with 1:14 or 15. With most residents being a fall risk and with dementia. We are a great team and we...

  21. Anyone near 60 starting as a CNA?

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

    I'm 47 and just starting as a CNA in a nursing home. It's exhausting. I did the training because I love being around and helping older folks. However, in a nursing home I have NO time to chat with...