About this role
Description Certified Nurse Aide Job Description A Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) frontline healthcare worker who provides basic care and support to patients under the supervision of registered nurses (RNs) or licensed practical nurses (LPNs). Core Responsibilities CNAs focus on day-to-day patient care, including: Assistance with actives of daily living Bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting patients Assisting patients eating and drinking Mobility and safety Turning, repositioning, and transferring patients (ex: bed to chair) Assisting with walking or using mobility aids Patient comfort and emotional support Providing companionship Supporting patients’ mental and emotional well-being Housekeeping tasks Changing linens, cleaning patient areas Keeping rooms organized and safe Typical Lifting Requirements Frequent lifting: 25–50 pounds Occasional lifting: up to 75–100 pounds (usually with assistance) Assisted transfers: moving patients who may weigh significantly more, using equipment or team lifts ________________________________________ Common Lifting Tasks Transferring patients (bed to chair, bed to walker) Repositioning patients in bed (turning, boosting) Assisting with standing and walking Handling equipment (wheelchairs, oxygen tanks, supplies) ________________________________________ Work Settings Hospitals Nursing homes and long-term care facilities Assisted living centers Requirements Required Skills Strong communication and empathy Physical stamina (lifting, standing for long periods) Attention to detail Time management Ability to handle stressful situations ________________________________________ Education & Certification Must have active certification and be in good standing with state. ________________________________________ Work Conditions Shift work (days, nights, weekends, holidays) Physically demanding Close contact with patients who may be ill or elderly