Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, dressing, feeding, and walking or exercising.
• Record vital signs, height, and weight.
• Measure and record dietary intake and output.
• Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention.
• Document all care provided and refused and submit paperwork.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of care.
• Transport patients to treatment units, operating rooms, or other areas using wheelchairs, stretchers, or movable beds.
• Clean and sanitize patients’ clothing, rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other areas, maintaining safety standards and infection control procedures

Basic qualifications include completing a nurse assistant course, passing a state competency exam, and obtaining certification or license if applicable. Skills include effective communication, teamwork, compassionate care, and adherence to safety standards.