7.24.2010

How to Get a CNA Job Without Experience

Health care jobs are in demand nowadays and the pay is higher and Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) is one.
What is exactly the work of a CNA? Most CNAs' work in a Long Term Care Facility, in a Nursing Home, Day Care, Home Care etc. They are taking care of the seniors. Helping them and caring for them with their Activities of Daily Livings (ADL). You will be assigned to work in either, day shift, night shift or evening shift. And you should be flexible with your time.

1. Apply for a care assistant or nursing assistant to the nearest Long Term Care Facility in your area. This position does not require any certificate but there are guidelines, rules and restrictions set by the facility management to be follow.

2. Perform your duties and responsibilities well. The administrative staffs are monitoring your performance and skills if you are doing good. They will ask any of your co - workers, floor managers and supervisor about your ability in doing your assigned responsibilities.

3. Accept any offers of Certified Nurses Aide training course program administered by your facility. They are likely to offer several training program in a year because they wanted to have highly qualified nursing professionals to take care of the residents. This course is free and you get paid regularly even if you are not working but you need to sign the contract or agreement for this purpose. You might serve certain months or years or else you need to pay for refunds.

4. Attend classes regularly and aim to pass the Red Cross Examination in order to be certified. Of course, the facility will hire you as a CNA even you have no previous job experience.

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Things You Should Know About CNA Jobs

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