Brief Encounters: Memoirs of a CNA

By Z.A. Jene

Brief Encounters: Memoirs of a CNA
by Z.A. Jene

"If you think your job stinks... try mine."

Ever wipe a stranger's behind before your first cup of coffee?
Welcome to the wild, unfiltered world of a CNA.

With blunt honesty, biting humor, and just the right amount of heart, Brief Encounters takes readers behind the scenes of life in a long-term care facility-where the call lights never stop, the sass flows freely, and burnout hovers like a nosy administrator.

In this refreshingly raw memoir, Z.A. Jene shares a year in the life of Zelda-a CNA juggling bodily fluids, backhanded compliments, and her own crumbling work-life balance. Along the way, we meet unforgettable residents like Lily, who says exactly what's on her mind (filter not included), and Fred, who learns the hard way that "friendly jokes" aren't always so friendly.

More than just laugh-out-loud moments and behind-the-curtain glimpses, this book is a love letter to the overworked, underpaid caregivers who show up day after day with full hearts, sore backs, and questionable cafeteria coffee.

Whether you've worked in healthcare, loved someone who needed it, or just want to know what really goes on in the halls of a nursing home-this book is for you.

"If you think your job stinks... try mine."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FLF8LFC8
• ISBN13: 9798296777515
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"