- In many health care facilities, CNAs provide the majority of personal care services for patients. These include assisting individuals with activities such as dressing, toileting, bathing and grooming.
- CNAs are often assigned to check on patients on a regular basis, and are responsible for checking vital signs and monitoring the patient's general condition, reporting vital information to RNs as needed.
- CNAs can serve as advocates for patients and their families by relaying concerns or problems to other members of the health care team as warranted, and by providing emotional support.
- Nursing assistants are trained to safely transport patients with a variety of medical conditions. They can assist patients in transferring from one position or area to another, and transport patients within a facility.
- CNAs are responsible for documenting in the patient's medical records, as well as information such as vital signs or changes in patient's appearance or condition.
