CNA
: Job Details :

Patient Assistance:

• Assist patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, and using the restroom.
• Help with patient mobility, including positioning, transfers, and walking.
• Provide support with feeding, ensuring that patients are properly nourished and hydrated.
• Ensure patient comfort by making adjustments to bedding, pillows, and personal items as needed.

Vital Signs Monitoring:

• Measure and record vital signs such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and respiration rate.
• Report any significant changes or abnormalities in vital signs to the nursing team.

Patient Observations:

• Monitor patients for changes in condition and report any signs of distress or abnormalities.
• Assist in observing and documenting patients physical and emotional needs.

Hygiene and Infection Control:

• Assist with hygiene and personal care, ensuring proper infection control protocols are followed.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitization of patient areas, including changing linens and ensuring a sterile environment.

Communication and Documentation:

• Report patient conditions, concerns, and observations to the nursing staff.
• Accurately document care provided and patient responses in the electronic health record (EHR) or paper chart.

Patient Comfort and Emotional Support:

• Provide compassionate care and emotional support to patients and their families.
• Offer comfort and reassurance to patients in distress or pain, ensuring they feel safe and cared for.

Assisting with Treatments and Procedures:

• Assist nursing staff with minor medical procedures as directed, such as taking specimens, applying dressings, or performing range-of-motion exercises.
• Provide assistance during routine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as required by nursing staff.

Environmental Maintenance:

• Ensure patient rooms are clean, organized, and properly stocked with supplies.
• Assist with maintaining a safe environment by identifying hazards and ensuring that equipment is in proper working condition.

Collaboration:

• Work collaboratively with registered nurses, doctors, and other healthcare staff to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Assist in the orientation and training of new staff members or students, as needed.

Education and Licensing:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited nursing assistant training program.
• Active Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) certification in the state of practice.

Certifications:

• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and First Aid certifications may be required or preferred.
• Additional certifications may be required based on specific healthcare facility requirements.

Experience:

• Previous experience in a healthcare setting is preferred but not required. On-the-job training may be provided.
• Experience working with elderly or chronically ill patients is beneficial.

Skills:

• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Ability to follow instructions and deliver care within established protocols.
• Attention to detail, especially when recording patient data and following procedures.
• Compassionate, patient, and caring demeanor with a strong focus on patient-centered care.