They are the ones giving the direct resident care - they are the heart and soul and spirit of long term care. Where would health care be without them? We have not done right by them. They have earned and they deserve to be treated better.
It is impossible for CNAs to give a high level of direct resident care when two or three CNAs are scheduled to care for 40 to 60 residents. Even the most skilled care-giver cannot do an effective job when forced to care for 20 residents by her/himself. We need to elevate the role of CNAs and pay.
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