A CNA, better known as a Certified Nursing Assistant, is an individual whom works unde the supervision of an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) or RN (Registered Nurse.) Though most CNAs work in nursing homes, they may also be employed by private healthcare businesses or independant nursing agencies.
Though a CNA’s job is often difficult, it is nevertheless a rewarding profession; for even if they do not realize it, each CNA has an impact in the life of the clients that they serve.
A CNA job description includes rendering basic healthcare services to the clients which they have been assigned. This may include taking blood pressure, weighing the client, changing catheder bags, assisting them in ambulation, monitoring their activities and intake of sustenance.
As a CNA is also typically required to document any and all changes that their client may undergo, they oftentimes serve as a messenger for their supervisor or supervisors. A CNA job description may include additional duties, such as light housekeeping, running errands, and assisting their client in bathing or dressing.
The duties that have been listed here only covers the very basics; for each agency is different. Some agencies may want the CNA to do a plethora of small tasks such as meal preparation, feeding their clients, or assisting them with daily living. Other institutions can require the usage of various lifts such as the Hoyer or Sit-To-Stand, or even changing catheder bags. A CNA is never permitted to administer medication, for this is a requirement that their licensing does not meet.
The duties for a CNA to perform vary from state to state and depending on the institution in which a CNA is employed by. A good way to discover everything that is required by your state is to contact the Health Department, or visit their web site.
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