Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

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💊 Health

Certified Nursing Assistants work for hospitals, assisted living facilities, medical clinics and home aide services to assist patients with daily tasks. They help patients feel as comfortable as possible and work closely with other medical professionals, such as doctors and registered nurses, to monitor patients’ conditions. Their job is to help clean their patients’ living quarters by making beds and cleaning surfaces. They also assist patients by changing bandages and helping them sit up or move around. CNAs may also be responsible for acting as companions to patients and accompanying them on walks or other activities they enjoy.

What does a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) do?

A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for supporting medical staff in administering care to patients with various injuries, illnesses or disabilities. CNA responsibilities include helping patients bathe and maintain proper hygiene, feeding patients, ensuring patients take their medication and assessing vital signs. This guide will help you write a CNA job description to attract strong candidates.

Responsibilities

A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) should be able to execute:

Grooming and bathing patients with low mobility
Preparing each patient’s room with necessary items such as blankets, pillows, medical equipment and toiletries
Helping patients eat and take medications
Making sure patients have regular meals and proper medication dosages
Monitoring vitals and behavior and reporting them to the nursing and medical staff
Transferring patients with low mobility from wheelchair to bed and vice versa
Turning or adjusting patients in bed to prevent bedsores

Required Skills

A competitive Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) will have certain skills and qualifications, including:

Excellent interpersonal skills
Effective communication skills
Good collaboration and teamwork skills
Fast and adaptive problem-solving abilities
Keen attention to detail
In-depth understanding of patient care policies and regulations
Familiarity with symptoms and signs of improvement for a number of medical conditions
Physical strength and stamina

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