break room, or at the nurse station (unless there is absolutely
a must for you to go there). Instead, spend your precious time
with a resident or two. By doing this, you shut yourself out of
work drama and work politics. Always try to be on the good
side of your peers; it will come handy when you need help,
most especially during 2-person transfer assist of a resident.
12. Personalize your service: A sense of empathy separates
authentic Nurse Assistants from con ones. A con Nurse
Assistant does just what is stated in the job description and
nothing more. They assume the nursing job as a mere source of
income. Meanwhile, an authentic Nurse Assistant takes time
and effort to get to know the residents. Now, you don’t have to
spend 5 minutes in every room, or form friendships with your
residents. Just anticipate your residents’ need, learn their
preferred daily routines, and they will love you.
Therefore, your success of survival in working at a nursing
facility depends not on your height, but on having the right
attitude and a giant sense of humor.