I was a CNA for 7 years, now a LPN for 11 years. I'm just like her. I care for everyone and Nursing is a calling, NOT A PAYCHECK.
@brendarivera60586 жыл бұрын
GaPeachyNurse Smith beautiful said
@caribaez57114 жыл бұрын
Becoming a Nurse is a calling and a career.
@nu91437 жыл бұрын
Please start paying these people for their hard work. CNA average wage is $12 hr. Not nearly enough to live on and not a fair compensation for all that they are required to do. At least $15 hr, no less.
@hannahmarie39186 жыл бұрын
i get paid $9 an hour :(
@liveforyou64586 жыл бұрын
I'm a CNA and I only get paid $11. this is why I went back for medical billing and coding.
@nicolescornerr6 жыл бұрын
victoriakapshaw what us the cost of living like in PA?
@gypsyjessy5 жыл бұрын
McDonald's now pays more than a CNA, just to flip a damn burger... 😤 We deserve 20$ hr. For what we do.. As much as our job is enjoyable, it is rough for our bodies, many of us will suffer back pain in the years to come because of our jobs. But, seeing other peoples smiles, hearing their life stories, makes up for it, in a way
@Skellyy4 жыл бұрын
It’s sad a target employee makes more than them
@mjismypeterpan7 жыл бұрын
CNA's are SO important.
@joycelewis87455 жыл бұрын
I went from Cna to Tech at a hospital. I'll graduate with my RN next year. CNA's are the ones that hold up the building. Being a CNA is the start of a great career.
@SM-fy2im4 жыл бұрын
joyce lewis I’m a teacher with a masters in special education.. worked as a teacher for 3 years. I’m 26 years old and my heart keeps leaning back to the hospital. I’m thinking about doing the cna course, would I be able to work in pediatrics or oncology?
@SM-fy2im4 жыл бұрын
joyce lewis also congratulations 🎉 I’m sure you’re an amazing nurse
@christinab.16968 жыл бұрын
This is the light people should see CNAs in! People usually think they are cruel, which is true sometimes, but they are overworked and underpaid. This woman is an angel and seeing the smiles on their faces makes my world go 'round. :)
@SUFIBEAT7 жыл бұрын
THE WORKERS LIKE HER , WITH KIND HEART AND HARD WORK ,ALWAYS GET PAID VERY LOW IN AMERICA.
@storytimej19924 жыл бұрын
I was at home caregiver for my dad that was battling stomach cancer for 6 years. It really took a toll on us and my family couldn't much do anything for my dad when he was sick, for me, I am the youngest and I would be home early from school and I would come home and smile at my daddy and ask him if he needed help with anything and he was delighted for me to help him. My family was always working night shifts. So I would be up by 5am before school time and make sure my dad had his stuff, his meds, cause my dad would be up by the time I would be up and by the time I get home, I would clean up the house cause he had asthma and I had to make sure the house was dust free like 2-3 times a day. There were times I had to help my dad to get him to the bathroom and back to the living room, which wasn't a big deal for me. My dad passed away 10 years ago and I wish he can see me that I will be going for my CNA license in 2 weeks.
@Nursetee155 жыл бұрын
CNA’s definitely are hard workers and I truly appreciate them.
@lashundasmith34455 жыл бұрын
Im a cna. Mad respect for everyone in the field. Its not just a job. Heart of gold and tough skin is a must. I wouldnt have it any other way. 12 years and counting💪
@JakeFoster017 жыл бұрын
Perfect example of someone who should earn ten times what they make.
@jackiecolone22524 жыл бұрын
That is true compassion We need more people like this in our lives thank you and may God-bless you
@CookingItAllWithYasmin4 жыл бұрын
I’m CNA as well in Ohio we call it an stna . We truly are the best thing for these people and you have to love your job to do this❤️ God bless us CNAs🙏
@philpanno18613 жыл бұрын
Thank you for what you do
@sadetucker20947 жыл бұрын
My aunt was a nurse, but quit when she got too attached. She couldn't handle the pain of losing a patient she was close to. I'm currently thinking about nursing because I love helping people and putting smiles on their faces, but at the same time, I've never seen anyone die, and never been to a funeral. I've always been fearful of anything death related. I want to know how to remove that fear from myself.
@PrettyLyrical7 жыл бұрын
I totally agree. I've never experienced someone dying and anything death related scares the crap out of me. But helping someone, especially an elderly makes me smile like a child during Christmas. No matter what, I'm going to go to a nursing degree. 🤗
@brookenelson82034 жыл бұрын
You need to be able to separate your work and your home life. If you bring the stress and guilt home from work then you’ll never be happy with your job. I’ve been a CNA for almost a year and my best advice is to realize that not everyone can be saved and even if they have a short time left you are there to help them through their final days. Always try to look on the bright side :)
@saulgonzalez16457 жыл бұрын
this is exactly my dream job, helping people in their time if need,whether emotionally or physically.
@rissaboo16607 жыл бұрын
This just truly motivated me to get ready for becoming a CNA as well❤️
@beautifulqueen7486 жыл бұрын
RISSA BOO yes me to I know I'm going to get my CNA in a few months
@ManthaPanthaaa8 жыл бұрын
God bless this beautiful hearted woman !!! i can relate to miss Lakesha it's not just a paycheck, i love my patients!!!!!!
@britanysargent17767 жыл бұрын
What a sweet soul this lady has.
@cjregister20323 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. She gets it. Not just physical care, but mental care also. 👍💖
@katrinadickerson38817 жыл бұрын
This touched my heart so deeply! Nursing here I come! Bless u Lakesha❤❤❤
@cherryblossom38516 жыл бұрын
I’m so excited to graduate from my cna class, I’m not there to make friends with the workers, I’m there for my residents/patients.
@newbeet63533 жыл бұрын
This is so amazing. God bless you. You are wonderful , keep up the good work.
@Jpkatful7 жыл бұрын
Lakesha, you are a true hero and a very kind and giving person! Thank you for sharing your beauty and love with your residents who are very lucky to have you in their lives. And for teaching us all the value of our elderly citizens. In turn we need to value our CNAs and demand better pay and working conditions for them.
@bluepedalsrock92718 жыл бұрын
I really wanna see more videos just like this!
@stevinasauer86486 жыл бұрын
There is 10 City of Toronto, Long Term Care Facilities, and rest our privately owned, subsidized by the government. In the city homes Personal Support Workers are paid now over $29.00 per hour, with great benefits, and the private homes pay about $22.00 per hour. Why are the CNA 'S in the States making so little money. True there us shortage of staff here, but the pay is much better
@roslyngeer76984 жыл бұрын
I love what I do and love my reside..I have been a CNA. For 30 years.will continue to I can not do it any longer.Serving people is blessing from God.God bless our nursing home residents.
@alyssalauren19067 жыл бұрын
This video is so informative and inspirational. Thank you so much for your story! You are such a special person, Lakesha!
@giuliodf4 жыл бұрын
Greetings from an italian O. S. S. The corrispondent here of a CNA. Stay brave in these moments of pandemic. Hugs and kisses.
@suzie58137 жыл бұрын
that's so sweet. God bless you! x
@samsalaiz51733 жыл бұрын
I appreciate our CNA’s ❤️
@Glosanti5 жыл бұрын
wow u put tears in my eyes.. God bless you 💕 God will compesate you for doing a great Job and helping this people.. you have a beautiful heart ❤️
@cranberrysoda90516 жыл бұрын
Amazing. Im so excited to start CNA school ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@philpanno18613 жыл бұрын
Your an Angel! 😇
@msedwards32646 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this and genuinely caring.
@safinamarishka5 жыл бұрын
Am a nursing assistant in Kenya we get paid way lower than that, this job is more of a calling to me and I love everything about it
@Lifewithbahatty4 жыл бұрын
Me too. We should link up and share
@katme80554 жыл бұрын
Now being a cna is many jobs rolled into one low paying job. 25% patient care, make beds, take out trash, cook food, serve food, wash dishes, 3 hours of charting, low staffing, combative residents. Unsafe working conditions. Physical and mental stress. Time for a change and overhaul of elder care system.
@fayemarks99004 жыл бұрын
Oh my, what a rock star!!!! Cudos to you Keisha...treating people the way you want to be treated. Philippians 2:4
@islamislife56947 жыл бұрын
May god bless you
@kellygoodman61676 жыл бұрын
This woman is a saint
@JHarris-gq3tp Жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@myfordf350mari94 жыл бұрын
It's a good honest job and living, but its definitely not for me because I tried it, just couldn't do it.
@beautifulqueen7486 жыл бұрын
I love this video thank you ☺
@meredithbond88926 жыл бұрын
love this!
@budgetrebelgoals7 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!
@gloriavalles9103 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your CNA 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🙂🥰😜😋🥳🥳
@mayademorest30208 жыл бұрын
Every since I was a teen I have always wanted to help people and recently I am going to try and become s CNA I have no job experience how can I make it so I am more likely to get hired?
@sweetmarie14156 жыл бұрын
Loren Bowman see if any schools in your area for cna. Call around nursing homes and see do they a hire cna with no experience. I don't have my cna yet, but I did call a nursing home and she said they will train me. Good luck on your success 😁😁😁😁😁😁
@youknowwhatflav99166 жыл бұрын
So sweet
@uniqueunique287 жыл бұрын
That's a good way to put it they are the skeleton they do a lot but you know what I want to be a nurse so im ready for the challenge
@uniqueunique287 жыл бұрын
Im ready for it too
@callmesai42746 жыл бұрын
Nina yes. Being a nurse is like a c.n.a but half the work and twice the pay
@callmesai42746 жыл бұрын
Being a can... 1, everyone gives the nurse credit for your work. 2, Loving people you don't know and watching them pass away. 3, horrible pay for extremely hard work. 4, your the eyes and ears of the facility and the voice of the residents, so be prepared for everyone to ignore you. 5, again. The terrible pay. Seriously. I'm making as much as a guy stacking boxes at Target right now. We go to school so we don't have to do that. Instead, we are paid the same and have a crazy amount of responsibility. Like me, I work in the locked up unit by myself every night taking care of 20-24 mentally handicapped elders. For garbage pay. But I care about my work and the residents.