How would you manage the normal work stress that our Certified Nursing Assistants feel from time to time?

The work as a CNA can often be thankless to others around them. The daily grind of a full patient unit with task after task to complete can wear on people at times. When asking this question, your interviewer will be looking to hear that you have strategies to help cope with workplace stress to help ensure that each patient gets the proper care they deserve. Try to focus on strategies that help keep you organized, and also don't hesitate to talk about the importance of communication in alleviating stress in the workplace. Your interviewer would also love to hear about things you do outside of work to ensure that you are refreshed, and clear of mind after and before each shift you work.

"Every morning, we have a morning huddle for turnover. We discuss procedures left to be coded, who is out for the day, and what everyone is working on. Our morning huddles help alleviate work stress by distributing the work evenly as best we can. It gives everyone a chance to hear what needs to be accomplished and work together. Open dialogue is key in making this a success. If hired here, I would ensure that lines of communication are always open, and I wouldn't hesitate to let my team know if I'm experiencing a high amount of pressure during the workday."