CNA Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) also known as Patient Care Assistant (PCA), Nursing Assistant/Registered (NA/R), Nursing Aides (female), Orderlies (male), Certified Nurse Aide etc. CNA is the person who provides patient care, bed care, all basic nursing under the supervision of registered nurse or a licensed nurse.

It is the best opportunity for those who are interested in entry level medical or health care. It has very simple procedure to enter in the medical care. You have to complete a CNA training which is mandatory in every state but there are some differences in every CNA training program of every state.

After completion of the CNA training individual has to attend a CNA examination after which you will be registered under your state Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act and can employ anywhere in your state only. you will get your CNA certification afterwards and till the time you can continue your practice.

Duties and Responsibilities of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA):

CNA is very responsible jobs which require the dedication and patience. Here are some of the duties of the certified nursing assistant:

• Diagnose
• Direct patient care like help in eating, dressing, bathing etc
• Assist in personal hygiene and care
• Perform home cleaning task
• monitor and supervise patient
• keep track record of patient
• Collect samples for tests
• Perform house keeping
• Medication
• Many more

Requirement for the CNA:

There are certain requirements that a candidate should fulfill it to become a CNA.

• Physical Fitness: First of all you have to be physically fit so that you can stand for a long time, lift the stuff and move, long walking hours etc.
• CNA training: You have to attend CNA training which is mandatory under Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of your state. CNA training varies from state to state. For more information you can check with your state regulatory agency. Generally CNA training program have 50 hours of class room training and 100 hours of on job or clinical training under the supervision of registered or licensed nurse.
• CNA Examination: After training you have to attend a CNA examination which will register and certify you as Certified Nurse Assistant of the State.
• Personal Qualities: You should also be very kind, compassionate, discipline, patience and willingness to do every sort of work either it is cleaning bed pans or medication.

Certified Nursing Assistant Career - CNA Career:

According to the economist anticipation the nursing aid job will increase rapidly as for the aging population.

Certified Nursing Assistant Salaries - CNA Salaries:

At entry level CNA can earn in between $19,925 to $28,746. On an average a top rated CNA can earn up to $35,562.

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