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A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for providing basic care and support to patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse or medical professional. Typical duties include:

  • Assisting patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, and mobility[1][3][5].
  • Monitoring and recording patients’ vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration rate[1][2][3].
  • Turning or repositioning bedridden patients to prevent bedsores[2][3][5].
  • Providing physical support for patients as they get out of bed, walk, or exercise[2][6][5].
  • Ensuring patients’ comfort by answering call lights and responding to their needs[1][6][8].
  • Cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, bathrooms, medical supplies, and equipment[1][2][3].
  • Serving meals and monitoring patients’ food and fluid intake[1][2][5].
  • Assisting with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges[3][2].
  • Reporting changes in patients’ physical or emotional condition to nursing staff[3][6].
  • Collecting specimens and, in some settings, administering medications as directed and allowed by regulations[2][3].
  • Documenting care and updating patient health records[3][8].
  • Providing companionship and emotional support for patients[3][8].

CNAs work in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, rehabilitation centers, and in-home care environments[1][5].

Key required skills and qualifications for CNAs include compassion, strong communication and interpersonal abilities, attention to detail, the ability to work under supervision and independently, and current state certification as a nursing assistant[6][8].

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