Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Job Description
CNAs assist patients with daily activities and while some CNAs have additional responsibilities, such as administering medication, the core functions on the job include: Bathe and dress patients Serve meals and help patients eat Take vital signs Turn or reposition patients who are bedridden Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses and doctors Provide and empty bedpans Lift patients into beds, wheelchairs, exam tables, etc. Answer patient calls Examine patients for bruises, blood in urine or other injuries/wounds Clean and sanitize patient areas Change bed sheets and restock rooms with necessary supplies