Certified Nursing Assistant

CNA Responsibilities:

Allowing for some variation in duties from one work setting to another, the following are typical responsibilities of CNAs:

• 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

CNA Qualifications:

Here are basic qualifications and important skills for nursing assistants working with Nursa:

• Completing a nurse assistant course that meets state requirements
• Passing the respective state’s competency exam and obtaining a certification or license—if applicable
• Following oral and written instructions
• Working as part of a team
• Providing compassionate and reliable care
• Communicating effectively within a team