CNA
- Obtained all the skills I require to take care of all type of patients, from spinal cord injuries to very minimum care.
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform ADLs, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, ambulating.
- Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Feed patients or assist patients who are high risk for aspiration, and NPO orders.
- Learned to Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
- Turn or reposition bedridden patients at least Q2h, checking the skin for any abnormalities.
- Knowledge of Public Safety and Security such as relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, including HIPAA.
- The importance of effective communication between the patient’s as well as the rest of the care team.
- The importance of safety, from preventing falls to the standard precautions/Transmission based precautions.
- Knowledge that personal care is not only vital for the physical health of patients, but it requires a strong bond for patient’s to be able to trust their personal care provider.
- Knowledge that personal care is not only vital for the physical health of patients, but it requires a strong bond for patient’s to be able to trust their personal care provider.
