A Day in the Life of a CNA: Assisted Living Edition

[@frankiedee2024]

Hello there, I am a new CNA & GNA graduate. I graduated last Friday (June 2). On June 19, I will begin my journey as a PCT on the Med Surg - Oncology floor. I am super excited. Also, in the spring 2024 semester, I will start my nursing program. I'm excited for that as well. Great video.

[@gypsiemomm]

Perfect, this was exactly the information I have been searching for. An explanation of your day at an ALF! Finally someone that explain it well! Thank You!!!

[@rachaelo8518]

I just completed my first day as a CNA 7a-7pm lol it was quite alright

[@Laurenashly3]

Watching your videos gives me a feeling of confidence. I am taking a CNA course right now and we start clinicals tomorrow! Nervous but excited and your videos have helped big time! Love you girl :)

[@yariellearya]

I start my on the floor training today! I’m so glad I found your video, makes me feel better about pursuing my CNA career!

[@ChelseasBliss]

You did a great job explaining exactly what you do!!

[@diamondtiera96]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mistysweat2555]

fav CNA video ive seen in a while

[@artisticash5045]

You're lucky you have only one binder to fill out. The assisted living facility I work at has several binders labeled for different things.

[@SpookySally30]

Ahhh have a good day at work ❤

[@janetwachu2914]

I watched this and saw 999 subs… and i subscribed. Congrats now you have 1k subs🎉

[@diamondtiera96]

THANK YOU!

[@caitlin32]

Girl my first year as a CNA I did 12 hours at skilled living on the two hardest halls I should have done assisted

[@qt6137]

How many residents do you care for on a given shift? I work at an ALF and I have any where from 12-16 rez… 🥵

[@robiny.4395]

I have run late forever….I hate it, I’m told it’s part of my ADD. I had a patient tell me to put a click in my bathroom as that seems to be where we women lose the most track of time.

[@pscales7486]

Loved this video!!

[@cinmnspice8043]

You bedroom is soothing and beautiful.

[@diamondtiera96]

Thank you

[@moniquehickman7521]

What’s the difference in this and a nursing home CNA job?

[@Nayamirie]

I start soon and I’m so nervous 🥺🥺🥺

[@diamondtiera96]

Lol don’t be, you’ve got this! Just stay organized lol

[@gruiz848]

Love your content! where is your back brace from!? I need me one lol

[@diamondtiera96]

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[@storytimewithchloe]

This was a great video!

[@diamondtiera96]

Thank you!

[@bry4961]

Keep it up girl love the content !

[@diamondtiera96]

🤎🤎

[@andrewcruz3837]

I would love your instagram

[@thatjamericankidd6637]

Correct me if I’m Wrong.. assisted living: you only having independents, u get paid less, the pay is biweekly?

[@diamondtiera96]

You have a mixture of independent residents and residents that need more help, the pay depends on the facility..you get paid more if you are a registered nursing assistant or a certified nursing assistant and the pay schedule will also depend on location but yes it is usually biweekly

[@Warmblanket649]

Hi i am a homecare aide. I use to be a CNA. I do not like working with people especially females, they can make your work life stressful and working at facilities, hospitals, nursing homes they can give you to many clients to care for. I do 1 on 1 and its way better and less stress.

[@mistyhines6933]

Ur awesome 😎

[@libertysprings2244]

When patient refused shower do you get in trouble. What if they don't shower for 6 months?

[@diamondtiera96]

We don’t get in trouble per se we do document that they refused and notify the nurse. If it’s to an excessive point the nurse should be notified and in some cases the family as well (they can help motivate the resident to shower) having the family in the loop also helps with neglect/malpractice cases. *this is just my understanding of how this process works*

[@PrincessC2]

Exactly, we are not allowed to force the patient to take a shower or a bath against their wish. We just document and notify the nurse regarding the patient’s decision.

[@cinmnspice8043]

I am a cna and work in memory care. It’s kind of frustrating when the residents don’t want to shower. We don’t get in trouble but we kind of get the “side eye” if we say the resident refused. Sometimes we ask them a few times or get someone else to ask them to shower. But we are on a tight schedule so sometimes you just gotta except that they don’t want a shower and move on to the next. We have to document that they refused and let the nurse know. It’s a challenging job but very rewarding. Just don’t get intimidated and keep going forward. Do your best and that’s all you can do.

[@pscales7486]

The sticks 🥲😂

[@diamondtiera96]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Kodu-df9fl]

The cna work sounds a lot of physical work. Do you someone who's petite and 4'9 tall can be a cna?

[@diamondtiera96]

It really just depends on the person and what you’re able to handle, make sure you’re using good body mechanics though for sure!

[@shikha5246]

I’m 5 “2” or less and there’s just some people I can’t roll yet. I’ve improved by using the dumbbell weights once a week. Don’t over do weights cause you’re already working out as a cna. There’s a certain way to transfer/roll without using all of your strength..a seasoned cna showed me some tricks and ways once she had more time during the 2nd week. Ask for help if you absolutely can’t do it on your own yet…at the end of the day they have to understand you’re new and still building that muscle…eat a lot of TRAIL MIX, peanuts almonds etc. heavy protein meal

[@jcotton5332]

Hi I’m also a Cna I’m just wondering how many patients do u have to care for at an Assisted living facility. Thanks for the video.

[@diamondtiera96]

At that facility it just depends, 10-15 and at least half are independent. I work in a hospital now and it’s typically 8-15 so roughly about the same.

[@wb2438]

Do you know anything about CBRF? Is it similar to CNA or does the duties and pay differ?

[@diamondtiera96]

What does CBRF stand for?

[@iidava2220]

Actually it is pretty much but not all states require cbrf, but in some states cbrf is required and the duties are similar. Cbrf certified really just means you can administer medication meanwhile just basic cna can’t.

[@claudiagarcia2396]

the chicken audio had me dead 😭😭

[@Lovelyyme]

What is your job ratios?

[@diamondtiera96]

A care partner on my floor is assigned half the floor, which is 15 rooms but they’re not always occupied and they don’t all require assistance. Some of the residents are very independent.

[@jab6451]

❤️🙏

[@vanessagarcia3502]

Is it enough to pay rent

[@diamondtiera96]

It honestly depends on how much your rent is

[@karsenhines1451]

the pay sucks

[@diamondtiera96]

Some places pay an extra $5 for weekends so it kinda balances out to a livable wage- you just don’t have any free weekends

[@vanessagarcia3502]

Im 40 aNd i want to become one

[@andrewcruz3837]

40 and lookin good baby

[@mistyhines6933]

Do u like ur job so far

[@diamondtiera96]

I think healthcare is a tough industry for all of us right now, but overall I do like my job and I’ve grown close to our residents

[@richardmossy5540]

Does assisted living work overnight? I want to work that shift.

[@diamondtiera96]

The assisted living facility that I work out is 24hrs the shifts are divided by 12 hours, 7am-7pm and then 7pm-7am. There are a few shifts in between that people can pick up from 7am-3pm and 3pm-11pm.

[@wavy1704]

Are your coworkers friendly?

[@diamondtiera96]

Most of them are!

[@wavy1704]

@@diamondtiera96 That’s good to hear! Also, have you faced any racial problems from your coworkers or the residents?

[@diamondtiera96]

Honestly, that’s going to be with any job lol unfortunately

[@wavy1704]

@@diamondtiera96 Yeah, unfortunately. I‘ll try not let that discourage me from working though. Thank you for answering my questions. ❤️

[@diamondtiera96]

No problem!

[@marekabrooks207]

Is that ur real hair?

[@diamondtiera96]

Yes ma’am!

[@mybusiness1500]

Stop touching your face and hair not very hygienic

[@caribbeanalexis8045]

Hey I am nurse Collier I have completed nursing school and waiting to be certified. As a new nurse I'm glad I have found your channel let's grow together girl. I am gonna subscribe for sure keep up the good work.😍

[@diamondtiera96]

Thank you! Good luck on your NCLEX!! You’ve got this!

[@caribbeanalexis8045]

Girl I have passed all my exams am from Jamaica so we did the exam online and got the results same time. I'm so excited.😂