Description

Core Responsibilities:

1. Assisting patients with getting in and out of bed
2. Assisting patients with personal and oral hygiene
3. Performing basic movement exercises
4. Assisting in repositioning immobile patients
5. Serving meals and assisting patients with eating
6. Monitoring food, water, and medication intake
7. Taking and reporting vital statistics
8. Monitoring and reporting any behavior, health, or vital statistic changes
9. Assisting patients in mobility
10. Offering compassion to patients and loved ones
11. Traveling to multiple locations (for positions that require travel)
12. Ability to care for multiple patients at once 

Requirements

Key Requirements and Qualifications:

1. Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
2. Training: Completion of a state-approved CNA training program, which usually includes 75–150+ hours of classroom and clinical instruction.
3. Certification: Passing the state-approved competency evaluation (written/oral and skills exam).
4. Background Check: Criminal background check and fingerprinting (e.g., Live Scan in California).
5. Health Requirements: Physical exam, tuberculosis (TB) testing, and immunizations (e.g., Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella).
6. Certifications: CPR/BLS certification (often American Heart Association).  Western Governors University +8

Physical and Soft Skills:

1. Physical Stamina: Ability to lift, move, and reposition patients, and stand for long periods.
2. Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, and medical staff.
3. Attention to Detail: Ability to accurately record vital signs (blood pressure, temperature) and patient behavior.
4. Compassion: A patient, caring, and empathetic attitude.