Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Certified Nursing Assistant - CNAs are primarily responsible for helping patients with ADLs, such as bathing, grooming, toileting, eating, and moving. Ensuring that patients receive appropriate nutrition can include shopping for groceries, preparing meals, and, depending on the circumstances, assisting with eating. Nursing assistants account for over one-third of the nursing home workforce, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Other top employers include continuing care retirement communities/assisted living facilities for the elderly, medical/surgical hospitals, and home health care services. Your daily duties as a CNA will vary depending on where you work:

• Long-term care and nursing facilities: You’ll care for the same patients for longer periods of time, allowing you to establish relationships and make an ongoing difference in their lives.
• Hospitals: You can expect to work at a faster pace and care for a broader patient population for shorter periods of time.
• Private homes: This setting gives you more control over your schedule and allows you to work more independently than you would in a facility.

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