Why can't I get a job as CNA?

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I have three major hospitals in my area and I constantly apply to them all for months now and I haven't received anything...they send me an e-mail saying that it's been filled...only to see that they reposted the same position :( I have all the qualifications and more :'( It's been bumming me out :/

I had to return to retail...for min wage :( Not that theres anything wrong with that...but I'm certified...with phlb experience...and bilingual w/ medical terminology...idk what to do :'(

Specializes in Short Term/Skilled.

LTC will be much easier to get with no experience as a CNA. Hospitals generally only hire CNA's with experience, as It is a very different animal. Keep applying to LTC and home health and perhaps you could go there after you apply and ask to speak to the DON or leave a VM for the DON.

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Did you look on Craigslist? My mom works for an Ophthalmologist and they almost strictly advertise there. They don't want to pay for job placements and a lot of people read Craigslist. I started looking and there are a LOT of home health and even some LTCs advertising on there with new ones popping up every day. If you can't network, I would go that route. Just look for an agency so you can check them out. I would be leery about working for some random person who's hiring an aide for Mom.

A friend of mine works in HR at a hospital in my area and she said they will hire folks with home health experience before they'll hire folks from LTC. They are interested in people with Acute experience and in their opinion, you're more likely to see acute patients in home health than in LTC. SNF's have more acute care and that's what I was originally leaning towards but after reading many articles on here, folks tend to prefer the pace of home health over LTC or SNF, particularly if you're working while in school.

I have another friend who works for a home health agency and she said they are always hiring. She's kind of tired of the work so she calls them when she wants extra money and isn't on the schedule regularly. They can always find her an assignment that fits her schedule.

Based on feedback from these 2 friends and the fact that SO MANY home health jobs are being advertised, I find myself leaning towards that when I complete my CNA.

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Did you look on Craigslist? My mom works for an Ophthalmologist and they almost strictly advertise there. They don't want to pay for job placements and a lot of people read Craigslist. I started looking and there are a LOT of home health and even some LTCs advertising on there with new ones popping up every day. If you can't network, I would go that route. Just look for an agency so you can check them out. I would be leery about working for some random person who's hiring an aide for Mom.

A friend of mine works in HR at a hospital in my area and she said they will hire folks with home health experience before they'll hire folks from LTC. They are interested in people with Acute experience and in their opinion, you're more likely to see acute patients in home health than in LTC. SNF's have more acute care and that's what I was originally leaning towards but after reading many articles on here, folks tend to prefer the pace of home health over LTC or SNF, particularly if you're working while in school.

I have another friend who works for a home health agency and she said they are always hiring. She's kind of tired of the work so she calls them when she wants extra money and isn't on the schedule regularly. They can always find her an assignment that fits her schedule.

Based on feedback from these 2 friends and the fact that SO MANY home health jobs are being advertised, I find myself leaning towards that when I complete my CNA.

Be very careful on Craigslist. There are A LOT of scams on there. Google the name of the facility if you can.

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I get my CNA jobs on Craig's list. :-)I also get them from jus googling and walking in and applying whether they facility advertised or not. Good luck with a job, you'll get one :-)

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I think applying and applying is the best way. Also, find out if you know someone through class, family, friends, whatever that works there. Sometimes having an internal reference makes all the difference. Also highlighting any acceptance into a nursing program or in a pre-nursing program. Sometimes revamping your resume or making a new one can help too. Have others look over your resume and give advice. Also, play up any customer service skills you have and working as a team player

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I get my CNA jobs on Craig's list. :-)I also get them from jus googling and walking in and applying whether they facility advertised or not. Good luck with a job, you'll get one :-)

Oh, its quite possible to get one but there are a ton of scams too. Usually ones that list an higher than average pay rate or direct you immediately to the application screen. Lots of phishers.

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