Certified Nurse Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) responsible for providing great patient care, supporting daily activities, and ensuring the well-being of patients or residents.

• Answer patient calls and determine how best to help them.
• Provide physical support for patients or residents with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, walking, standing, or exercising.
• Turn and reposition bedridden patients.
• Ensure patients or residents receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.
• Obtain a wide range of information from physicians, caregivers, and nurses about patient conditions, treatment plans, and suggested activities.
• Measure and record food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output, and report changes to medical or nursing staff.
• Record vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as requested by staff.
• Examine patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises, or blood in the urine.
• Remind patients to take medications and nutritional supplements.
• Note observations of patient behavior, including complaints or physical symptoms, to nurses.
• Stay up to date on CNA training and facility policy and procedure.