CNA

Brooke Stover

These dummies may look harmless at first glance, but they’re not, they’re creepy, and will strike a blow to your pride. Imagine wiping an oversized baby doll’s backside in front of ten other strangers… humbling experience, but one that must be endured to obtain your CNA license.
I have worked as a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) for about six years. Throughout these years I have come into contact with urine, poo, and any other bodily fluid you can imagine. I have cleaned diarrhea off the floor, been projectile vomited on, brushed the food out of dentures (not as pretty in real life as they look on T.V), and stood in a bathroom next to people while they’re doing their “business”. Sometimes you get a thank-you in the form of a pinch to the tuchus from an old man slightly past his prime and other times it’s a heartfelt thank-you.
To be completely honest, I’ve loved every minute of it, well besides the inappropriate groping, but most of the minutes. I wanted to post this because others may think it’s a crappy job, but it’s not too bad. It’s a rewarding experience, I’ve learned more about life behind hospital and nursing home doors than watching t.v.