Hi everyone, I'm a (somewhat) new Cna, got certified a few months ago.
Im terrified. I just got hired (today) at an assisted living facility literally 5 mins away from where I live. Now, I'm greatfull and all for them hiring me, but I'm supposed to start tonight 10-630. The lady I met with (who I'm assuming is the Charge Nurse, she didn't specify) just told me to come in tonight at 10 and who I'll be meeting with. After that she had the receptionist give me paperwork and such, and she shuffled off to continue working. I know she was busy, the whole time I was there filling out the application she was like a flash running here and there. I had a few more questions so the receptionist just told me to wait for her..
I waited a good 15 mins before I had to leave (my kids were about to get out of school d/t min. day). So she said just to call her later with what I wanted to know.. Like how much will I be getting paid, is this position full or part time, do I even get orientation?, yada yada..
NOW, I know I should just call her and ask, BUT I've read through these threads here and the majority says to avoid these kinds of places like the plague. That's why I'm scared.. I'm supposed to start tonight but I'm really not feeling it.
I'm sorry if this is long, but any advice would be MUCH appreciated. Would it look bad if I were to ask if I could start in a few days, at least to get my sleep schedule flipped?? Ugh, I felt like a deer in headlights when she said she wanted me to start tonight, then for her to jet off like that :-/
Yes, but in those states that "med aide" must be supervised by a nurse and there was no nurse on duty.
In my state, ...and I know also in Michigan, you CAN pass medications in an assisted living facility once you become med certified without a nurse on duty. There must be a nurse employed by the facility but not present on site 24 hrs.
Missingyou, CNA
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In my state, ...and I know also in Michigan, you CAN pass medications in an assisted living facility once you become med certified without a nurse on duty. There must be a nurse employed by the facility but not present on site 24 hrs.