Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Job Description
CNA Responsibilities:
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Answer patient calls and determine how best to assist them.
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Provide physical support for patients or residents with daily activities Toileting, Walking,?
Standing, Exercising, Eating/Diet, Medication Assistance, Vital Signs, Basic First Aid and CPR, Hygiene: Bathing, Grooming, Shaving, Dental Care, Dressing?
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Obtain a wide range of information from physicians, caregivers, and nurses about patient condition, treatment plans, and suggested activities.
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Following the client's service plan & documenting any changes in the client’s condition
allergies, and preferences.
changes to medical or nursing staff.
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Record vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as?
requested by staff.
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Ambulation and transfer, including positioning;Turn and reposition bedridden patients
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Examine patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises, or blood in urine
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Remind patients to take medications and nutritional supplements
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Note/Document observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses
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Stay up to date on CNA training and facility policy and procedures
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Home management, home safety and sanitation; Infection control in the home