Is a 30 minute break enough?

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I work in a assisted living and memory care facility. I work on the assisted living in the dining room from 7:00AM-3:30PM. I make coffee, serve drinks, take meal orders, run refills, serve plates, clean floors,clean up plates, reset tables with two types of napkins, sugars, salt and pepper, and crackers. I do it all again starting at 11am when I prep for lunch which is supposed to be at 12 but caregivers bring residents early..I’ve been suffering with bad cramps since I’ve started this pregnancy..I don’t get to sit down expect my 30 minutes which is 5 minutes eating and the other 25 folding napkins..I’m doing this 90% alone..do you think I should have help or a longer break?

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You should also get 2, 15 min breaks if you’re working 8hrs. Not your job to fold napkins on break either.

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Is it possible for you to bring g in a chair so that you can sit while you’re are doing at least some of your work?
Definitely take your 30 minute break though.  Don’t worry about people brining residents in early.  They will be ok.  I think you are overextending yourself when you don’t have to.  You are not the only one working in the kitchen.  Do the best you can and sit down when you need to.  And DONT pick up anyone else’s slack.
I worked as a CNA for many years but never in the kitchens.  So I do know how grueling the work can be and I do know that no one is going to suffer while you finish up your break.
Oh yea, and be sure to take your two 15 minute breaks.  Like I said, stop feeling like you have to do it all because you most certainly my do not.

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If they come early that should be on them, not you.
You also shouldn't be doing work on a break. If that's your only option then yes you need help.

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Sounds like you need some help. Or maybe 2 15 min breaks. They aren’t being reasonable with your pregnancy and the toll it can take on your body. Also don’t fold napkins on your break.

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Who cares if they come early? That’s not your problem...are you a CNA or nurse? If not, then you shouldn’t be in charge of the residents period. Take your break for 30 mins. If you wanna fold napkins that’s fine, but don’t feel obligated. 
I worked in a nursing home for 6 years as a CNA & then an RN btw! When I was pregnant I sat down a lot more but I wasn’t given more time just because I was pregnant...

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Get a note from your doctor requesting medical accommodation due to pregnancy requesting more and longer breaks.

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I know your struggle girl. I managed a dining room at an assistant living home a few years ago. I know exactly what you're saying. A lot of the CNA's will bring residents early just to have one less person on their hands... It would drive me nuts. I loved my team, but a few of them would do stuff like that and it was annoying. My residents were sweet, but they didn't understand that the kitchen wasn't open and would ask for food over and over. I had most of my problems in the morning when I didn't even turn the lights on. Once one came in I'd have to turn them on and then all of them would follow bc they would say... "Well so and so is here".... We did have a woman who lived there that liked to help out. It made her feel like she was doing things that she used to do at home, so I'd give her the napkins to fold. It made her feel good doing it...and my boss approved. So maybe try that? In the end, I became pregnant and it was too much on me so I had to leave. I totally get where you're coming from. It's not an easy job!

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I don’t know why they voted yes but no it is not, an hour should be minimum

Is a 30 minute break enough?

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