CNA

– Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
– Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.
– Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
– Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
– Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
– Remind patients to take medications or nutritional supplements.
– Review patients dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.
– Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves.
– Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.
– Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers.
– Supply, collect, or empty bedpans.
– Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.
– Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
– Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.

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