How to select a Good Place to Work?

It would be good to do some research that will allow you to determine how a facility has performed for the last few annual inspections and any recent complaints that were registered. This is an excellent way of comparing homes against each other.  Another good way to learn more about a facility or agency is simply by word of mouth. Ask other CNAs as well as the families with loved ones in facilities or with Home Care Agencies. Make a visit to the facility and talk to the staff about what they do and don't like about their workplace. Learn about the orientation you will be given as well as ongoing nursing supervision and in-services provided. Most importantly, you need to sense an atmosphere of positive respect towards CNAs from all members of the health team in a particular facility or agency.
    
Information about employment opportunities may be obtained from local hospitals, nursing care facilities, home healthcare agencies, psychiatric facilities, State boards of nursing, and local offices of the State employment service. Information on licensing requirements for nursing aides, and lists of State-approved nursing aide programs are available from State departments of public health, departments of occupational licensing, and boards of nursing.