Quitting over the phone???

USMCRN2015 · Jan 12, 2015

Why would you quit over the phone? A letter of resignation is more professional. If you want to use this place as a reference, exit gracefully.

hookyarnandblanket · Jan 12, 2015

You need to give two weeks notice and write a formal letter of resignation. It's the professional way of doing things. Merely calling to tell them you are quitting leaves them in a difficult position and will leave you with great difficulty finding a job.

As an aside, how did you hurt your back? It might not hurt to refresh yourself on proper body mechanics and always make sure you get assistance if you need it. It's better to be safe than sorry. I certainly hope the facility has a limited lift code.

caliotter3 · Jan 12, 2015

I would hold my horses before I saw a doctor to insure that I have not sustained a work related injury at this point. At least see the doctor and get it down on his/her assessment that you hurt your back at work. Then, if you want to quit, do so professionally, by writing and delivering/mailing a letter of resignation. Good luck.

Missingyou, CNA · Jan 13, 2015

Don't burn your bridges. You never know when you will need a reference from this company in the future or someone you currently work with.

It's better to give your 2 weeks notice in writing in person. They will more than likely ask for it in writing to have on file. At the very least, ask for an appointment and speak to a supervisor and explain you need to leave immediately because of personal reasons. Saying you are leaving because of your back injury will only come back to bite you in the butt. It will be documented as such and in the future it may be difficult for you to find work as a CNA because of the "liability" you are currently concerned about in your current position.

FYI: I was trained, and learned from experience, if a patient is falling, as in..on their way down (like you described above), to never try to stop them from falling because of the risk of injury to YOU. Rather, guide them to the floor protecting them as best as you can.

Beautiful_Soul · Jan 22, 2015

Hello all! I need some advice from you guys. I apologize in advance for the long post. I am a CNA and I work on a skilled nursing unit. About 2 weeks ago I hurt my back and was told I had severe back spasms. I was out for 4 days and came back to much attitude and anger of course. Flash forward to now, a couple of days ago I walk into shift with one of my coworkers screaming for help. I enter the room with her and the patient(who might I add is a sensor alarm,260+lbs, and a Hoyer) is literally 80% of the bed and in danger of falling on the floor. We call the nurse in and she helps us safely get the patient back onto the bed. Long story short, I hurt my back again. The nurse was there when it happened, yet it still took 4 hours until I was sent home.
I don't Wish to continue to work on this type of floor, especially with the issues of my back. Would it be improper for me to quit over the phone?id rather quit than be fired, which I believe is a huge possibility being as they may see me as a liability. Any advice/input would be greatly appreciated.

Go in there face to face and talk to them, forget the letter you can talk. I think they would appreciate that a lot more, that way they can really understand your feelings and expressions on why you feel you TRULY need to quit. Trust I know this work is back breaking to say the least, that's why I'm going for LPN school I don't want to hurt myself. I worked tonight 3-11 and by back is still tingling and aching with PROPER body mechanics. Heavy is heavy. Period. Good luck!

Benderover2, CNA · Feb 6, 2015

You should have reported it. Then immediately gone to the emergency room and fill out all the paper work for workers comp. At my old facility there was a few people on light duty after injuries at work. Goodluck