****o, I am new here, I am from England I am a Care Assistant. I think that is the same as what you call CNA'S.
I work in a retirement home for the elderly. I have worked with old people for 14 years now. I love my job, but I agree what people are saying that we don't get enough respect. Some people look at us like we do nothing for the old people, they think we sit down all day. How wrong they are? The people that this this I would like to put them in my place as a Care Assistant for the day and see how they get on. They wouldn't do it again.
I think the money that we get for doing this is not enough. Like someone else said some familys don't respest us. They look at us like we are dirt or something, yet we are caring for there mother or father. The job we do isn't easy it is very tiring at times.
I see that most people are from america here. I hope we can chat about Elderly care and how it works in both countries.
From a Care Assistant across the water. Layla.