I started working with patients as a dietary aide in a hospital. Interacting with them made me want to do more to help them. I took the Nursing Assistant classes through the hospital and worked with them as a nurse assist for a year and a half. Decided to get my certification to open my career opportunities. Been certified for a year. Helping people with every day activities makes me feel like I made a good difference in thier day. Work experience: Nursing Assistant at Schuylkill Medical Center East. 1 1/2 years. CNA from June 2018 to present.
Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.
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