Trouble getting a CNA job and in 50s?

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I live in Atlanta, GA, am in my 50's and having trouble finding a job as CNA. Anybody else in the same situation?

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Specializes in Nursing Assistant.

I always see jobs posted for CNA's....not just where I live, but everywhere. Do you have a website you go to for job searching? I checked the ones I like daily along with Craigs List and there are several CNA jobs posted. Age won't matter....employers know they can not discriminate. I recently got hired for my first CNA position and I am 48 years old. Don't give up, just search like crazy and you'll find that perfect job. Good luck!

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Age won't matter....employers know they can not discriminate. I recently got hired for my first CNA position and I am 48 years old. Don't give up, just search like crazy and you'll find that perfect job. Good luck!

You helped lift my spirits up, thanks. Every application I filled out I have had to put my birth date down on, thus concerned that that could be a negative against me. They are not suppose to discriminate but that is hard to prove.

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Specializes in Med-Surg/urology.

Have you looked into home health? That's another option..I see aides of all ages in HH & it seems very easy to get employment.

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Specializes in LTC/Rehab.

I work with nurse aides of all different ages at my facility. (nursing home) Some young, some old. Just keep searching, and something is bound to show up.

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Have you looked into home health?

Yes, they seem to want experience. Still trying. Even submitted resume to company that is over 20 miles from me for live in service. I hate that I would have to do housework but I am getting desperate.

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Specializes in Med-Surg/urology.
:( Wow that's tough. Have you tried applying at some assisted living facilities? I know the company I work for has a lot of facilities in Georgia.
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:( Wow that's tough. Have you tried applying at some assisted living facilities? I know the company I work for has a lot of facilities in Georgia.

Have applied to 3 hospitals, 2 home care services and 20 nursing home facilities. What is the name you your company?

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Specializes in Med-Surg/urology.

Five Star Senior Living...there's also Sunrise Senior Living, I don't work for them, but its a very big company & I know that they have a lot of facilities in Georgia as well. Keep trying, I know its rough but you'll find something! It took me about 2 months to find my first CNA job. Good luck to you!!

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Perhaps I am overly fortunate; or well-placed, possibly.

Completed CNA course early December; cannot take state test until mid-January.

Employed as nurse aide, weekends only, day shift (desired arrangement); the facility is a 5-minute walk from home. [Not that mngmt. c/n mess around with one's schedule, to suit other needs.)

And, just BTW, I am 69 y.o.

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Remember the power of the universe. If you think "no one will hire me", no will hire you. Now got out there and get that job!

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I am 58 I became a cna @ 57 I now have been working 18 mos @ ltc. Keep looking. :yeah:

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