Certified Nursing Assistants

This week begins the appreciation of Certified nursing assistants or CNAs.

What is a CNA?

As a CNA your job is to help the RN nurses and the LPN, Licensed Practical nurses in many different environments.

Your job in a hospital would be to bath, dress or check vital signs for a patient.

Additionally, as a CNA you would help prepare a room for admission, gather supplies for the RN or doctor, answer your calls for assistance and even assist with any medical procedures that might be needed.

Your certification process would not be too difficult but there are requirements. Interestingly, it is only since 1987 when certifications for this position came to be. 

1. You need to complete a state-approved program.
2. You must have a high school diploma or GED.
3. A criminal background check must be passed.
4. A physical exam and TB test is required.

If you would like to become an RN this is a good way to begin.  

Your workplace would be in a group setting like a hospital, a skilled nursing center, an adult daycare or a rehabilitation or long-term residential facility

Your role as a Certified nursing assistant is very important and can be very rewarding if you are interested.

Private Home Health Care works with many Certified nursing assistants and we appreciate their hard work and dedication to their patients.  We salute these vital healthcare workers this week.