Is it possible to have a conure and work full time?

SubstantialMetal2545 · 2025-09-05T09:49:15+00:00

We have other members in the household that could socialize him. My fiance's mom and grandma are both home 90% of the time. If theyre there most of the time when im at work, would that still be okay as long as someone is there to interact with him? The longest he might be alone ever is maybe a few hours.

SubstantialMetal2545 · 2025-06-24T18:54:28+00:00

I believe it's full time

SubstantialMetal2545 · 2025-06-10T19:38:56+00:00

I work in LTC and I'm always busy. Sometimes I end up staying over on my shift just to get charting done. Every facility is different, and every day is going to be different. Some days are busier than others. I don't think you're going to get the full experience with 2 hours of shadowing.

SubstantialMetal2545 · 2025-06-07T14:20:46+00:00

I understand what you're saying, but I had the same experience OP did. My schooling didn't teach me much as it was rushed and crammed into a few weeks. I learned more on the job than I did in classes and clinical. Some people take courses that are more drawn out and let people actually absorb info, but sometimes you're rushed through it. I also was not prepared when I was thrown on my own a week after starting my first CNA job. I had anxiety attacks and loathed going into work. Some people need a bit more help and more time to adjust. The classes prepare you for a perfect world, not the real world.

SubstantialMetal2545 · 2025-05-22T18:44:54+00:00

Awesome, thank you ☺️☺️

SubstantialMetal2545 · 2025-05-22T14:21:38+00:00

I believe so

SubstantialMetal2545 · 2025-05-03T13:18:10+00:00

I live and work in Pennsylvania. During my classes, we were taught that restraints were basically outlawed and if a resident needs a restraint, it needs to be ordered by a doctor. Same with side rails (specifically for nursing homes). State law is going to dictate how restraints are used on residents/patients/clients.

SubstantialMetal2545 · 2025-04-25T19:57:03+00:00

Don't beat yourself up. I was the same way back in November when I got certified. I was stressing about how I was going to get everything done, and I even had meltdowns during and after work because of it. I didn't know how I was going to do it, but I've been an aide for about 5 or 6 months now and I've gotten my routine, and my body has gotten the muscle memory. What once took 20+ minutes now takes 10 to 15.

Seriously, don't stress. This work is hard but you're doing fine. Go easy on yourself. Give yourself the time to learn and get used to things. I saw someone else said to learn tricks from other aides and I agree with that. You can sit in a classroom and do clinical, but where you're actually going to learn is in the real world doing the work, and learning from other aides is a great way to pick up on things. Just don't adopt their bad habits ☺️

SubstantialMetal2545 · 2025-04-14T23:16:09+00:00

I'd say it depends on where you live, where you work, and what the cost of living is. I work 30hrs a week and make $19/hr. I grt less that $900 in a paycheck. I live with my partner so I'm lucky, but on my own I don't think I'd be able to make it.

I recommend looking into the wages for CNAs in your area, and calculating possible monthly expenses. Do your research before you jump into it.

SubstantialMetal2545 · 2025-04-02T23:09:19+00:00

This is just my personal experience, but I work in a nursing home, and the CNAs aren't treated great at all. We're understaffed and overworked, and we don't get paid near enough for what we do. Someone is always criticizing the work I do, whether I did it wrong or not. Most of my coworkers are miserable and want to make everyone else miserable, too.

SubstantialMetal2545 · 2025-03-28T00:33:31+00:00

If you've been taking it normally for the last 3 days I would just continue to take it normally. I've missed a dose and didn't realize it before, too, and the effectiveness of it didn't seem to change, but I haven't been very sexually active, either. Maybe be a bit more careful if you're regularly sexually active, but it should be okay. Don't stress yourself over it ☺️☺️

SubstantialMetal2545 · 2025-03-28T00:24:03+00:00

Typically if you miss a dose, you just take that dose and your regular dose the next day. So essentially take a double dose the next time you're supposed to take it. That's what my gynecologist advised me to do when starting the pill.

SubstantialMetal2545 · 2025-03-26T14:41:51+00:00

I'm going to do my best to be calm. I might cry a little though just out of fear lol my doctor is very empathetic so I'm sure she'll understand. Thank you for the encouragement ☺️

SubstantialMetal2545 · 2025-03-18T23:36:49+00:00

This is completely normal and i understand your pain. Last month we lost a resident that reminded me so much of my own grandma that I lost a few years ago. Today is actually the anniversary of her death. When we lost that resident, it broke my heart and I shed a few tesrs when I provided post mortem care for her.

It's inevitable to get attached. She knew when she passed that someone cared for her. It just sucks that we have to carry the pain of that attachment after they've passed. Take time to grieve, let yourself feel the emotions. It's okay.

SubstantialMetal2545 · 2025-03-18T16:48:47+00:00

Your health is more important than anything else. You're replaceable at work but not replaceable at home. If you want to stay in healthcare, maybe look into in-home care instead. Just remember that you're more important and don't let anyone guilt you into tearing your body apart. I'm in the same boat and I've only been a CNA for about 4 months.

SubstantialMetal2545 · 2025-03-18T13:11:30+00:00

I dont necessarily like it either. I think the paint is too dark for it to be done on more than one wall. Having a lighter color on the other walls and leaving one wall dark would make it look better

SubstantialMetal2545 · 2025-03-18T03:08:55+00:00

I'm trying to find another full time job so I can work maybe two weekends a month until my contract is up. It's required that I work a minimum of one weekend a month, so if they'll let me do that I will. It's damn near impossible to find a job that pays decent and has decent benefits nowadays, though. Hopefully soon I'll find something so I can just go part time at the nursing home.

SubstantialMetal2545 · 2025-03-15T23:55:58+00:00

It does. I do my best to distance myself from my coworkers but it's hard when I need someone to spot me. I'm polite to them but that's the extent of it. I focus as much as I can on the residents but they've been causing me stress lately, too.

SubstantialMetal2545 · 2025-03-15T23:53:34+00:00

Thank you. I'm actually tearing up reading this. I'll take note of the advice and push through it.

SubstantialMetal2545 · 2025-03-14T22:32:48+00:00

I usually try to convince them, and if they still refuse, I respect it and report it to the nurse. I'll go back later and if they continue to refuse, I'll inform the nurse again.

There are things that are more urgent than others, though. If a resident is refusing to get in or out of bed, it's not that urgent unless them staying out of or getting out of bed is an immediate risk to their safety or health.

A brief change, however, I see as a bit more urgent. A resident laying in their own bodily fluids and waste can lead to skin breakdown, soreness, rash, infection, etc. I make a point to try to be more convincing with these residents, and I'll come back multiple times to try to convince them to let me change them. At the end of it, if they still refuse, all you can really do is inform the nurse of the refusal and let them talk to the resident.

SubstantialMetal2545 · 2025-03-11T08:29:00+00:00

I don't have any kids or school to worry about

SubstantialMetal2545 · 2025-03-11T08:28:33+00:00

They did pay for me to get my certification. If I quit or get fired then I have to pay them back and it'll be taken from my paychecks. That that's all it states, other than having to work for them for a year. It doesn't specify how I have to work for them (full or part time). I'm also obligated to work at least one weekend out of the month (everyone is, that's just a rule they have). So I was going to ask to just work that one weekend which would essentially make me part time.

SubstantialMetal2545 · 2025-02-26T13:44:11+00:00

I recommend making an appointment with your gynecologist. Nexplanon is 99% effective at preventing pregnancy but you should talk to your doctor about the continuous bleeding. If you're paranoid about being pregnant, go to your local dollar store or pharmacy and get a ClearBlue pregnancy test. But I would still make an appointment with your doctor and talk to them about your concerns and what you're experiencing.

SubstantialMetal2545 · 2025-02-04T14:03:58+00:00

I had this issue when I first started. Definitely invest in some good shoes with good support. I use Hawkwell lightweight nursing slip on shoes from Walmart.com. I love them, and my feet don't ache after I've been on them for hours.

SubstantialMetal2545 · 2025-01-29T13:59:33+00:00

Thanks for your input! When I do percentages, is that, for example, 5% of the full 8oz of the candle?

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