The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) plays an essential role in supporting high-quality patient care. Working under the direction of the Nurse Manager and the direct supervision of an RN or LPN, the CNA assists patients with daily living activities, comfort measures, and mobility needs while consistently promoting dignity, independence, and safety. This role is an important part of a collaborative, supportive care team, contributing to a compassionate care environment through careful observation, timely reporting of patient changes, and clear communication with nursing staff. By supporting individualized care plans and organizational standards, CNAs help ensure patients receive consistent, attentive, and patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide direct patient care including bathing, grooming, toileting, repositioning, feeding assistance, and general comfort measures as directed by licensed nursing staff.
Observe and promptly report patient condition changes, abnormal findings, and safety concerns to the RN or LPN to support timely clinical decision-making.
Assist with safe patient mobility, including transfers, ambulation, turning, and the proper use of mobility aids while following fall prevention protocols.
Support patient care procedures by gathering supplies, assisting nurses during interventions, and helping maintain clean, safe treatment spaces.
Accurately document patient care activities, vital observations, and completed tasks within the required charting system and departmental standards.
Communicate respectfully and effectively with patients, families, and care team members while promoting a calm, supportive, and healing environment.