https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 13 May 2026 03:05:13 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-a-cna#post-251298 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 19:21:23 +0000 Mrs. Blue 251298@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I worked as a CNA at a nursing home during college. It's definitely a tough job, both physically and emotionally, but there is definitely a need for people who do it because they really care. In a nursing home, it's mainly changing diapers, showerig people, helping them get dressed &amp; ready for the day or ready for bed, and feeding. I had some residents I really loved, but that makes it extra hard when they pass away. I would definitely second the idea of shadowing a CNA in the setting he is interested in for a full shift or two. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-a-cna#post-251258 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 18:34:07 +0000 SAHM0811 251258@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm an RN... Perhaps he could shadow a CNA for a day and see how he likes it? It is a tough job, but an honorable one. There are CNAs in many settings too, besides gerontology (or nursing homes). Hospitals use CNA's in all their units, but for something like pediatrics or other specialties, he might need a different kind of training... I'm not too sure. I'm also not sure how the job market is these days for CNA's but I assume you've already done some research and have found some opportunities? Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-a-cna#post-251096 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 15:48:20 +0000 Arden 251096@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>He's interested in the job because he really likes working with older people. He likes them and they LOVE him. He's very friendly, social, so he thinks he would be good at it.</p> <p>He's a translator but there just aren't enough jobs in that field right now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-a-cna#post-251091 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 15:45:36 +0000 blackbird 251091@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mother was for a little bit. It doesn't pay well and it's a lot of cleaning up after the residents, giving them baths, dressing them, powdering them, etc. Lifting them into their wheelchairs...she worked in an alheizmers ward and many would bite or kick at her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-a-cna#post-251076 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 15:27:03 +0000 Arden 251076@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are there any certified nursing assistants on Hellobee? DH is considering becoming one and we'd love to hear more about the job from someone in it. </p>