Flexible scheduling
I can choose which shifts I want to do
Different locations (not stuck to one location)
Weekly pay
What I wish was different
For training, not sitting in a room for 7 hours straight
Advice
Be very open if you do not feel comfortable with helping those who are nude or may need hygienic assistance.
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Caregiver
May - September 2019 • Santa Monica, CA
What I liked
Ease of working per diem
What I wish was different
More hours
Advice
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Home Care CNA
September 2017 • Madison, WI
What I liked
Meeting different clients and seeing the different socioeconomic statuses of Madison residents. Making relationships with clients and helping the elderly.
What I wish was different
More consistency. Less travel/miles on my personal vehicle. Mileage reimbursement.
Advice
May be difficult working with new people but be open to it and always smile when you first meet someone. Ask how they are and spend a moment to be present with them.
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Certified Nursing Assistant
September - December 2019 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
I loved being able to spend my off track preparing for the classes I would we taking in the winter semester. It was honestly a blessing to see what my field of work will be like before I’ve committed.
What I wish was different
I wish I wouldn’t have waited so long to get started. BYUI has great programs to launch into jobs just like mine. Start now, while you’re ahead!
Advice
Work as hard as you can, then no matter what happens you can feel proud of the fort you gave.
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Certified Nurse Aide
May - August 2019 • Wilmington, NC
What I liked
I loved the experience I was able to gain. I was at a variety of facilities working with a variety of people. There were a lot of responsibilities, so I was able to begin to see the importance of my job and how I impacted others.
What I wish was different
While going to different facilities was a nice experience, I wish I would have been able to stay more connected to one.
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions! It will get you so much further than pretending to know what you are doing. When your job holds so many responsibilities it's more important to know you are doing the job right than to try and get by.
