Author: Amy Harris

Synergy Home Care is a home healthcare company that employs the help of CNAs and other caregivers to provide non-medical care to patients in their own homes.

You can use social media to find a CNA job by creating profession profiles, following businesses in your industry and searching your feed for job opportunities.

Some things you can do to calm young patients as a CNA include encouraging family involvement, creating special play time and listening to your patients.

Some effective ways to handle compassion fatigue include taking time to recuperate, learning to say no, getting plenty of sleep, exercising and eating properly.

Tips for handling Alzheimer patients include encouraging activity, creating a soothing environment, listening to patients and ensuring that they eat properly.

Helpful tips for feeding patients as a CNA include determining which patients need help, checking patients' eating issues and offering additional assistance.

Useful tips for bathing patients as a CNA include checking the patient's mobility status, minimizing embarrassment and letting patients check water temperature.

To work as an independent CNA, you will need to obtain liability insurance, register as an independent service provider and earn home healthcare certification.

If you are a prospective or current CNA who enjoys traveling, obtaining a CNA travel job position will allow you to work outside of your hometown.

There are many ways to increase your wages as a CNA including by earning specialty certifications, proving your worthiness and choosing a high-paying employer.