Quitting my CNA job...

[DreamyEyes]

Hey everyone. I currently work as a CNA in an assisted living facility, and I am planning on going in tomorrow to give my notice. Do these kind of places usually require you to type up a resignation letter, or just tell them that you're leaving? The place that I work at is pretty small...

Also, I feel kind of bad, but I'm technically not giving a FULL two weeks notice. The reason why I'm leaving is because I'm going into a completely different field altogether (dental hygiene) and I just found out I got a job working in a dentist office starting Tuesday April 1st. So the last day I would technically be able to work is Monday the 31st, but I'm not scheduled on that day (the last day I'm scheduled is Friday the 28th). Is this bad?

Thanks for any advice!

[caliotter3]

I wouldn't worry about it. Just state in your letter that you will be starting a new position on such and such date and your last work day will be such and such. Make certain you also say something positive about your work experience there and keep a copy of the letter for your personal file. While nursing assistants are not always treated like they should be, by giving a formal letter of resignation, you are showing that you are a cut above the "here today, gone tomorrow" variety of employee. Good luck in your new undertakings and perhaps you might consider maintaining your CNA certificate. You never know what the future might hold.

[sharlynn]

I wouldn't worry about it. Just state in your letter that you will be starting a new position on such and such date and your last work day will be such and such. Make certain you also say something positive about your work experience there and keep a copy of the letter for your personal file. While nursing assistants are not always treated like they should be, by giving a formal letter of resignation, you are showing that you are a cut above the "here today, gone tomorrow" variety of employee. Good luck in your new undertakings and perhaps you might consider maintaining your CNA certificate. You never know what the future might hold.

Very good advice!