Quitting CNA job and who do I give my notice to?

allnurses Guide · Apr 6, 2015

I've recently decided to quit my part-time job as a CNA after only three months of employment. Being a nurse aide just isn't for me. The workload is just too much and I can't help but feel overwhelmed.
Will it be okay to just leave with a week notice or should I give a full two weeks? I really don't want to work at the nursing home anymore. Who should I give my letter to? The lady who hired me?

Two weeks notice is a standard courtesy in almost all workplace settings. It shows respect for your self and your co-workers and gives your employer time to hire a replacement or at least conduct interviews. It's ok if you have decided that being a CNA is not for you - but it is never a good idea to burn bridges you nay have to cross again somewhere down the line. You will likely want to use this job as a reference. Give your notice to the manager of your department.

Hppy

june2009 · Apr 6, 2015

2 weeks notice. I would give my notice to the director of nursing.

jadelpn, LPN, EMT-B · Apr 7, 2015

And in said letter, I wouldn't use "overwhelmed" or any other negative or can be perceived as negative comments regarding the facility.

Nor that you have decided that being a CNA is "not for you". There's many levels of duties for CNA's not in a SNF/LTC that is less taxng on one's body, and less overwhelming on one's mind. And you do not want any of your statements to come back to bite you.

And as the pp have stated--2 weeks, and to the DON.

Best Wishes

CVICU-Nurse1.5 · Apr 7, 2015

Give your notice to the manager