http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/ CNA World - Where CNA's come to unwind, Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:04:07 GMT (explitive deleted) http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2789 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2789 I am an Assisted Living Caregiver in California. Planning to go back to CNA soon. I have a set of really serious complaints against this industry and the Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:58:24 GMT caring_jerry http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2788 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2788 Oscar the cat seems to have an uncanny knack for predicting when nursing home patients are going to die, by curling up next to them during their final hours. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:47:33 GMT candy49980 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2787 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2787 I pray this every day As I enter into my place of calling I ask for strength as I help those in needing Hide my tears for the sick and aging and let my smile Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:29:55 GMT melvin stevenson http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2786 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2786 Do you guys think we can start contacting our state reps to voice our opinion? I know one thing we all need to stick together..... -----Original Message----- Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:26:25 GMT melvin stevenson http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2785 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2785 Do you feel we should start with state reps? -----Original Message----- Date: Friday, January 29, 2010 10:40:04 am To: cnaworld@yahoogroups.com From: "Steph or Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:38:22 GMT Steph or Stephie http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2784 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2784 Well, at least we all know we are pretty much in the same boat. I have many of the same issues happening where I work. Instead of complaining about it, what Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:53:46 GMT melvin stevenson http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2783 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2783 That is a hard job here at my facility I have people arguing what set they going to work because one side is easy than the other or one cna don't like to work Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:10:06 GMT got_oenomel http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2782 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2782 I'm going to try to get the complainers at my facility to have a better attitude. I think I've got my work cut out for me! Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:53:44 GMT Diane Perra http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2781 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2781 Will try and remember to thank God for each day for my health and my job and the awesome people I am able to take care of. ... From: (explitive deleted) Sun, 03 Jan 2010 21:24:17 GMT (explitive deleted) http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2780 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2780 More exercise every day. Easy. Look at other things to do for a living. Long term. Find another company to work for 'cause that is the ONLY way I will ever Sun, 03 Jan 2010 06:38:21 GMT melvin stevenson http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2779 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2779 I work at a facility on 3rd shift please tell me why we have around three pads for 40 something residents? -----Original Message----- Date: Friday, January 01, Sat, 02 Jan 2010 21:56:34 GMT (explitive deleted) http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2778 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2778 Oh, man... have I been there. "Wasn't the next/last shift 'spose to do that?" "Isn't That Guy 'spose to do that?" "A rumor says we aren't 'spose to do (any Sat, 02 Jan 2010 14:41:13 GMT melvin stevenson http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2777 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2777 I agree quality care is so important when caring for someone, I currently work 3rd shift at long term care facility all the aides generally start there last Sat, 02 Jan 2010 02:15:32 GMT got_oenomel http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2776 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2776 I know how you feel about homes pushing for quantity rather than quality care. It's frustrating when caregivers focus more on getting a job done quickly than Fri, 01 Jan 2010 23:12:46 GMT caring_jerry http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2775 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnaworld/message/2775 I'm going to resolve this year to not be so nauseated by the management at my facility. Even though they make us work short all the time, never have enough