Posted by Ru Janielle McWilliams on January 29, 19100 at 11:31:39:
In Reply to: Re: CNA recruitment and retention posted by Sally on October 02, 1999 at 17:25:17:
Hi Sally E.,
I am a CNA here in Chicago. I have come across
a lot of angry CNA's in my time. It seems that
CNA's carry a lot of weight of working short
staffted, short of supplies, and short attitudes.
This makes it difficult for new people eager to
do a good job and make a difference in someone's
life. Especially when the level of care is
already poor and in some facilities, the quality
of life may not be that great. This is a poor
impression on a new employee and even a new
CNA. I also would like to change that and maybe
create a support group here in Chicago for CNA's.
email me with your opinions.
: : Hi, I am working on a research paper regarding the need to decrease CNA turnover. Why do CNAs leave their jobs ( and where do they go?) My focus is LTC/nursing homes. Thank you all for any input.
: I think Connie and Patti said it all. I'm one of the NAC's that went from nursing home to hospital. No I do not get the respect at the hospital. That 'Just an NAC' attitude again. I stay cause the pay is better and since I work nights the work load a little eaiser.
: I worked 13 years in long term care. It was a nightmare!! Always understaffed. Eight to twelve rooms per aide with 3 to 4 residents per room! At one point I weight about 145lbs and was doing full body lifts on a 6'2" man who weight 160lbs.
: Will any of what we are talking about here ever be on the 6 O'clock news?! Hell no!!
: Sally E.