Where have all of the good jobs gone? Some have gone to other countries and others just died a death of financial starvation. Many of the jobs have gone to workers overseas, but need for trained medical technicians in all fields are still needed. Employment statistics say that the people in medical employment will still be in demand in the future. The suggestion is that anyone wanting to learn a new skill that will almost guarantee employment should look to the medical field.
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a vital part of a patient’s healthcare whether in a hospital, clinic, nursing home, or a long term care facility. The CNA works closely and under the supervision of a registered nurse and is part of the patient’s medical team. The CNA must be alerted to the patient’s behavior and know what to do if there is an emergency.
When Certified Nursing Assistant is called work in a patient’s he or she are still under the supervision of the registered nurse. The CNA’s duties will consist of such things as: taking vital signs, helping patients to eat, wash, dress, and other things a patient cannot do for him or herself. Although the CNA is not required to do any heavy housework, keeping the patients surroundings neat and clean are part of the job.
Certified Nursing Assistant Training
The CNA needs to be certified and before a certification can be had there is a regime of training that he/she has to go through. The CNA has to be trained in the proper fundamental Hygiene, such as:
·Brushing and flossing a patient’s teeth;
·Helping the patient shower, shampoo and comb or brush their hair;
·Assisting male patient’s in shaving;
·See the patient to the bathroom or giving them a bed pan;
·Empty urinary bags;
· Provide care to patients with catheters and must be trained to be able to insert a catheter; and they
·Collect urine and stool samples and provide enemas.
These are the fundamental hygiene procedures that are expected from a CNA. The CNA training also includes:
·Taking the patient’s vital signs and recording them;
·They learn to dress and undress a patient; and
·They learn to properly move a patient from bed to chair. This training includes the use of mechanical lifts.
Trained, Certified Nursing Assistant are a valuable part of the medical profession.
