Employment Basics
Name one factor to consider before accepting a CNA job.
Type of facility, transportation, child care/family needs.
What certification must always be listed on a CNA resume?
CNA certification/License
What is the purpose of Guidance Document 90-55?
To define convictions that affect CNA employment
Name one of the 5 types of abuse?
Physical, emotional, verbal, sexual, financial
How early should you arrive to a job interview?
10-15 minutes
Why type of facility allows the CNA to build long-term relationships with patients.
Long-term care
Why is honesty on job applications important?
Employers verify.
Dishonesty = disqualification
Certain convictions prohibit employment in what type of facility?
Long-Term care
Forcing a patient into care they refuse is called?
Battery
What is one sign of good body language in an interview?
Eye contact, and upright posture
Which setting is usually the fastest-paced?
Hospital
Name 2 common application mistakes.
Leaving blanks
Spelling errors
Dishonesty
Forgetting signature
Name 2 crimes that automatically prohibit CNA employment.
Abuse, neglect, sexual assault, violent felonies, drugs, theft/exploitation
Tying a resident to a chair without a doctor's order is what?
False imprisonment
What is something you should say at the end of your interview?
Thank them for allowing you to interview
You look forward to hearing from them
What type of CNA job usually offers the most flexible schedule?
Home health.
Why should you proofread your resume before submitting it?
Errors look unprofessional and can hurt chances of being hired.
True or False: Minor misdemeanor shoplifting charge as a teenager always prohibits CNA employment.
False
Neglect can be active or passive. What is the difference?
Active: Intentional
Passive: Unintentional (Lack of knowledge)
A CNA shows up late to an interview in wrinkles scrubs. What impression does this give?
Unprofessional, unreliable
True or False: It is okay to accept a job without reliable transportation and hope it works out.
False
What other experience (non-healthcare) can you list on resume?
Who enforces Guidance Document 90-55?
The board of nursing/facilties
True or False: Reporting suspected abuse is optional if you are not sure.
False - it is required by law.
Give 1 common CNA interview question?