Week 9.... being a cna

Being a certified nurse assistant (CNA) is an interesting job. I am working as a cna at a nursing home. It takes a lot of work out of you.. It takes a certain person to be able to be a cna. At least to me, it does. I have been a cna for about a year now and i went to ICC to get my certificate while attending high school. It took a lot of studying but it was worth it. As i walk through the nursing home almost everyday to work I think about me being there one day and how i would want a funny, energetic, and a cna who would want to be there instead of being a cna who thinks they have to be there. To me a cna needs to be up to speed but not rush the residents as they need comfort and someone to talk to also. Being a CNA was really the best jobs that i have had. You do a lot of dirty work, but if you look at it, one day you're going to need someone to do that to you when you get older. When i go to work i usually work at night so i am getting the residents ready for dinner and taking them to the restroom and then treating their needs. Then at the end of my shift i get them ready for bed. You usually creat a bond with at least one resident. I have bonds with several residents. You really have to love what you do in order to work as a cna and go to work everyday to make residents happy. So having a cna certificate is something good to have even if you dont like working in a nursing home. YOu can work at a doctors office, hospital, or even like a prompt care. Its a great career to begin with..