Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Requirements and Qualifications

• High school degree or GED equivalent

• State Certified Nursing Assistant License

• Current BLS from an American Heart Association provider

• Physical exam & TB Test

• Strong knowledge of basic medicine and medical equipment

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Ability to keep patient information confidential

• Basic computer and record keeping skills

• Physical and mental stamina; ability to work long hours on one’s feet

• Consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing great patient care.

• Answering patient calls and determining how best to help them.

• Providing 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.

• Turning and repositioning bedridden patients.

• Ensuring patients or residents receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.

• Obtaining a wide range of information from physicians, caregivers and nurses about patient condition, treatment plans, and suggested activities.

• Measuring and recording food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output and reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.

• Recording vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as requested by staff.

• Examining patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises or blood in urine.

• Reminding patients to take medications and nutritional supplements.

• Noting observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.

• Stay up to date on CNA training and facility policy and procedure.

• Follow state and federal mandated standards and procedures.