have such high turnover?
2007-09-27 17:08:59 · 5 answers · asked by S i r i 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Health Care
As others have said, the pay isn't the greatest and the work is very hard. In some cases, you basically have a very large infant, requiring total care. In addition you have the stress of some complicated medical conditions requiring almost constant attention. Many, if not most, nursing homes are also "for profit" organizations, so they may be understaffed by design. And, some patients will be resistant to cares, to the point of violence that can cause serious damage to the caregiver. Not all are that way by any means, but I have seen some pretty bad ones.
2007-09-28 06:19:36 · answer #1 · answered by Sabrina H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many hospitals only hire CNA's with 6-12 months of experience in another facility like a nursing home. People get their experience and get out as soon as they can. They are frustrated with the mundane tasks , the sometimes difficult elderly, and of course, the poop. People complain about the pay, but I think it is pretty decent for a job that doesn't require a degree.
2007-09-28 16:30:39 · answer #2 · answered by love 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A CNA ( certified nursing assistant) makes $8-$10 per hour.
A feeding assistant makes about $6 per hour.
The work is hard and unpleasant. There are many opportunities to get injured. The elderly have many needs similar to an infant ( feeding, diapers, behavior you could never imagine, babbling ), but unlike infants they are not as cuddly.
2007-09-28 01:16:48 · answer #3 · answered by greybeads 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
many needs a job in nursing homes.
2007-09-28 00:45:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The work is hard and often unpleasant, and the pay is low.
2007-09-28 00:31:19 · answer #5 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋