Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) play a crucial role in providing direct patient care and assisting registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in various healthcare settings. Their job responsibilities typically include:

  1. Personal Care: CNAs help patients with their basic daily activities, known as Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), which can include:
    • Bathing: Assisting patients with bathing and grooming.
    • Dressing: Helping patients get dressed and undressed.
    • Toileting: Aiding patients with using the toilet or bedpan.
    • Mobility: Assisting with transferring in and out of beds or chairs.
    • Feeding: Helping patients with eating, including meal preparation and feeding if necessary.
  2. Vital Signs Monitoring: CNAs are often responsible for measuring and recording patients’ vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiratory rate.
  3. Patient Observation: CNAs observe and report any changes in a patient’s condition or behavior to the nursing staff, which helps in early detection of health issues or complications.
  4. Assisting with Medical Procedures: They may assist with various medical procedures, such as wound care, catheterization, and collection of specimens for laboratory testing.
  5. Medication Assistance: Depending on state regulations and facility policies, CNAs may administer medications, including oral and topical medications, under the supervision of an RN or LPN.
 

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