Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)

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Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)

• Personal Care Assistance: Assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, to ensure their comfort and hygiene.


• Mobility Support: DHelping patients with mobility and transfers, ensuring they can move safely within their environment. This may involve using assistive devices or providing physical support.


• Nutritional Support: Assisting with feeding and ensuring that patients receive adequate nutrition and hydration. This may involve meal preparation and feeding assistance.


• Comfort Measures: Implementing comfort measures to alleviate pain and discomfort, such as repositioning patients, providing back rubs, and ensuring a soothing environment.


• Vital Signs Monitoring: Taking and recording vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure, to monitor the patient’s overall health.


• Medication Assistance: Assisting with medication management by reminding patients to take prescribed medications and reporting any observed side effects or concerns to the registered nurse.


• Emotional Support: Offering companionship and emotional support to patients. CNAs often build rapport with patients, providing a comforting presence during their end-of-life journey.


• Communication with Healthcare Team: Communicating effectively with the healthcare team, including registered nurses and other interdisciplinary team members, to report changes in the patient’s condition or other relevant information.


• Comfort and End-of-Life Care: Providing care that prioritizes the patient’s comfort and dignity during the end-of-life stage. This may involve maintaining a calm and peaceful environment and addressing patient preferences.


• Family Support: Offering support and guidance to the patient’s family members. CNAs may assist families in understanding and coping with the physical and emotional challenges of the end-of-life process.


• Maintaining a Safe Environment: Ensuring that the patient’s environment is safe and conducive to their well-being. This includes keeping the living space clean and organized.


• Documentation and Record-Keeping: Keeping accurate and thorough records of care provided, including observations of the patient’s condition, activities, and any changes in behavior or symptoms.