Scared!!

Red Kryptonite · Mar 12, 2015

Erm....no background check? No checking references? This person hired you right after you walked in and filled out an app? Yeah, that would give me pause. What was the paperwork? Normal hiring stuff like your tax withholding, etc?

Here's my advice. Show up. Work the shift. Keep your eyes and ears open and your radar up. It could be a great place that happened to have a desperate need the day you walked in. Or it could be a rathole no one should put their dog in. But you can't know until you go.

After you've worked there and seen it from the inside, follow your gut about whether to quit immediately or give it some time.

altmer_aldmeri · Mar 12, 2015

They handed me the employee handbook, w2 form, direct deposit form, workers comp.. And something else I don't remember. The receptionist was going to call my references today.

I decided just to go, and check it out.. so now I have to try to sneak in a nap! But still, oh so nervous!

lovinglife2015 · Mar 13, 2015

How does one go on an interview and not ask how much one will be paid? I don't understand that reality. Consider taking a DHA supplement. STAT!

altmer_aldmeri · Mar 13, 2015

How does one go on an interview and not ask how much one will be paid? I don't understand that reality. Consider taking a DHA supplement. STAT!

I didn't even have an interview. Just went to fill out an application, then told me to start asap.. I couldn't even get a sentence out before she took off.

I showed up for my first day, and I really don't know what to think of it. The girl that trained me gave pain meds to 2 residents. She's not a nurse. I asked her about it and she simply said "well, we're not 'supposed' to, but there isn't a nurse on duty, so they let me".

I realllly don't know about this.. Also would anyone know if the job description makes a difference? Because they have me as a caregiver, not as a Cna. The girls that work there aren't cna's. Does this count as Cna experience?

hookyarnandblanket · Mar 13, 2015

I f your gut is telling you this place has issues, then don't take the job. Too many red flags for me.

targetlady · Mar 13, 2015

It's your license, you don't want to get caught up passing meds in the future. It's also illegal. Take care.

cdsavannah59, CNA · Mar 13, 2015

How does one go on an interview and not ask how much one will be paid? I don't understand that reality. Consider taking a DHA supplement. STAT!

It is generally a bad idea to ask about pay rate on first job interview, if you google that question you will see why. But the original post written here she states she was hired, so therefore she should ask pay rate, she just didn't get a chance to ask further questions.

Red Kryptonite · Mar 13, 2015

I didn't even have an interview. Just went to fill out an application, then told me to start asap.. I couldn't even get a sentence out before she took off.
I showed up for my first day, and I really don't know what to think of it. The girl that trained me gave pain meds to 2 residents. She's not a nurse. I asked her about it and she simply said "well, we're not 'supposed' to, but there isn't a nurse on duty, so they let me".
I realllly don't know about this.. Also would anyone know if the job description makes a difference? Because they have me as a caregiver, not as a Cna. The girls that work there aren't cna's. Does this count as Cna experience?

Holy moly....run. Not kidding.

First, if you're classified as a caregiver and not a CNA, no it won't count as CNA experience.

Second, UAP passing meds.

Third, no nurse on duty.

Get out now, this place is bad news.

caliotter3 · Mar 14, 2015

Many times I have been hired as a result of walking in the door and asking for a job. It does not take long to verify your credentials. And I have taken a job without being told the rate of pay! I find out soon enough! I would report for work and do the best you can tonight. Be sure to take a small notebook and pen so that you can take notes and show a positive attitude. Give yourself some time to see if this job will work out for you. Good luck.

caliotter3 · Mar 14, 2015

Just read your second post. If you don't think you can continue to work without being expected to exceed your scope of practice, then best to resign while the opportunity to resign is good. You do not want to jeopardize your certification. Too bad that the job so close to your home is seemingly a bad one. And if you are a CNA, and applied for a CNA position, then you should be working as a CNA. They hired you as a caregiver to avoid paying you CNA versus caregiver wages. That stinks.

Missingyou, CNA · Mar 14, 2015

In some states, a "caregiver" in an assisted living facility CAN pass meds once they completed training. The key here is "training" which is a given number of hours. You need to find out if this is an option for you...as a CNA in an assisted living facility. In the meantime, either way, DO NOT give anyone any medications until you find out what your state allows. NO MATTER WHAT!

You need to ask the supervisor of this facility (better yet, your state) IF this facility counts toward your hours for CNA. Keep in mind you need inservice hours as well....so ask the facility about required inservices which, at very least, require OSHA, abuse/neglect training.

It is fairly easy to check up on your standing with the state board as far as your CNA certification which is why they may have been able to have you start immediately...also, the fact that you were working with someone else who was "supervising" you may be another reason why it was considered ok.

I'd say to give this place a chance. I agree with Red Kryptonite, it could be a great place that had a desperate need the moment you walked in....or it could be a horrible place.

Usually there is about a 90 day trial period for both you and the employer to decide if it all works out.