Jenderfly

I have two jobs in ltc facilities in Wisconsin.One pays 11.50 and the other one pays $14.

This is one of the best places I have worked for in regards to resident to CNA ratio. Also has excellent benefits. The nurse I regularly work with is wonderful. The nurse who told me that's unfortunate looks scared of the CNA. It's just that one person who is causing a problem. I have also felt physically threatened by her I asked her a question about charting and she got in my face and backed me against a wall. I also said I didn't need any more orientation but that is just their policy. Most people have to have 10 days of orientation. I just don't know if I'm being petty or if it's worth going to the supervisor about. Since in my opinion she is abusing residents.

They don't really prepare you in the CNA course what the reality of being a CNA is like. They make it sound like you will always have the support of your nurse and other staff but that's not true.

Your probably just worrying too much. Just do your best and with time you'll become faster as you learn your residents.

I recently started a new CNA job. They require 5 days of orientation. I work NOC shift. However the CNA I am paired with for orientation is terrible. She has called me stupid and lazy. I went to help a fellow CNA on the floor and proceeded to be lectured how she shouldn't have to look for me I should be looking for her. Everytime I did a resident she would tell me I was going to slow. (I take my time to tell them what I'm doing before I just take there blankets off) There was no reason to rush we have a lot of down time at this job. She is also so rough with the residents I was uncomfortable watching her. She just rushes so she can nap she doesn't even wipe some residents. She also raises the residents legs all the way up and lowers the head all the way down while she changes people. Some of the residents are in tears because they can't breathe properly like that. Her and the nurse were arguing and it was like I was supposed to pick a side. I told the nurse I was uncomfortable working with her and I was told "oh that's unfortunate". I don't feel like I should have to put up with this type of treatment from another CNA. Also this is not my first CNA job so feel somewhat confident I'm able to do the job right.