When you first begin your career as a nursing home CNA, you may feel elated that you will be providing care for elderly people who truly need you. The idea of making a difference in the lives of these people may be at the front of your mind and this can be an exciting feeling […]
Editors Note: We felt it was important that our readers (potential CNA’s) knew what the effects a simple status update or picture post on social media could mean for their careers. At a time when privacy means little you could get into a lot of trouble simply be posting about a patient you interacted with […]
When you are working with elderly patients it can be a challenge to get them to eat their meals, or anything for that matter! When you are working with elderly patients who also have Alzheimer’s disease, the problems with eating can get even worse. When you are dealing with an Alzheimer’s patient, anything can happen. […]
Being a CNA can be the hardest job in the world. The doctors come by and give the patients a cursory glance, the RN’s and LPN’s hand out the meds and do the heavy paper work and the CNA’s give the patients baths, dress them, groom them, feed them, take them to the bathroom, and […]
No matter how many nursing homes you work in, you will notice that there are always certain patients that are well known for one thing or another. It is really not much different than high school except that the “students” are elderly and you have to keep them happy to keep your job. The Social […]
I have said if before and I will say it a million more times over the course of my life; it takes a very special type of person to be a certified nursing assistant. I do not mean that you have to have a certain IQ level or be an expert at scrubbing up. When […]
If you are a newbie CNA and are considering hitting the nursing home scene for your first job, there are a few things that this seasoned professional would like to share with you. It will make your life much easier if you end up working in one of these facilities. For a beginner it can […]
Nursing homes in America are starting to feel the pain of the nations dwindling economy. President Obama’s health-care reform proposal to cut over 1.5 billion to Medicare will result in nursing homes cutting services, laying off employees, and can ultimately end up in the closure of many long-term care facilities. According to a report by […]
When you are looking for a job as a CNA, your resume is a vital marketing tool designed to showcase your qualifications and sell you as an individual. In the same way, your cover letter is written to one specific employer so that you can demonstrate exactly how you are the best person for that […]
Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) and medical assistants (MAs) are both in the business of helping people. These two career paths may have some similarities, but they are also different in many ways. Kind of like police officers and firemen- they both wear uniforms and help people, but the job description and responsibilities are uniquely different. […]
