CNA Program Database

CNAs, or Certified Nursing Assistants, work in a variety of healthcare settings, including:

• Hospitals
• Nursing homes
• Assisted living facilities
• Home health care
• Hospice care
• Schools
• Prisons
• Long-term care facilities
• Community health centers
• Clinics
• Doctors' offices

CNAs work under the supervision of registered nurses and perform a variety of tasks, including:

• Bathing, dressing, and grooming patients
• Providing assistance with eating and drinking
• Turning and repositioning patients
• Monitoring vital signs
• Assisting with medical procedures
• Cleaning and maintaining patient rooms
• Communicating with patients and their families
• Providing emotional support to patients and their families

CNAs are an essential part of the healthcare team and play a vital role in ensuring that patients receive the care they need. They are also a valuable resource for registered nurses, providing support and assistance so that nurses can focus on providing direct patient care.

Here are some of the specific duties that CNAs may perform in a variety of settings:

• Personal care: CNAs may help patients with bathing, grooming, and dressing. They may also help patients with toileting and using the urinal or commode.
• Medication administration: CNAs may assist nurses with administering medications to patients. They may also help patients take their medications by mouth or by injection.
• Vital signs: CNAs may monitor patients' vital signs, such as their temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate. They may also report any changes in vital signs to the nurse.
• Emotional support: CNAs may provide emotional support to patients and their families. They may listen to patients' concerns and help them cope with the stress of being in the hospital.
• Other duties: CNAs may also perform a variety of other duties, such as transporting patients, cleaning patient rooms, and stocking supplies.