What is CNA - Roles Responsibilities and Scope

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By Jack William


The profession of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is that which provides intimate assistance to bedridden patients, young and old. Patients are assisted with their regular healthcare needs and routine activities, while constantly being overseen by a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). A CNA works in different healthcare settings, including Hospitals, Community Centres, Nursing homes, Sanatorium, Outpatient facility, Doctor's Clinic, etc.

They play an extremely crucial role as they are the only source of information between the patient and the nursing staff, who maintains their minute-to-minute record. The routine life of a patient is totally transformed in the presence of a CNA as they are assisted with literally every little aspect of their lives, no matter what their age or gender is.

The chief tasks to be performed by a CNA is to administer medications and prescriptions punctually, conducting several nursing techniques or massages as directed by a physician, maintaining a record of the conditions of patient and reporting the same to authorities, taking care of the patient's personal hygiene, including giving bed bath, changing bed pans, shaving, pedicure, manicure, etc.

Although the above mentioned roles and responsibilities of a CNA do not seem interesting but seems disgusting, it is one of the most privileged careers that one can take up. It sure requires the candidate to go through a lot of physical and mental stress, while executing their duties. The most vital skills which are mandatory for a CNA are empathy and compassion, without which it is impossible to perform those duties.

With different states having different rules for CNA certification, one has to be doubly sure about the reliability issues of websites, some of which provide wrong information. It is compulsory that CNA certification has to be followed by CNA training, whose tenure is four to six weeks. It is easier to enrol in institutes which offer a combination of certification and training within medical facilities as part of their course material.

The best part of CNA salary is that it is based on number of hours. One can easily earn lots of money by working overtime or making double shifts, if need be. The general working hours of a CNA are 8, with a break time of one hour. This also enables one to have a second job and make extra income.

On an average, a CNA earns around $9 to $12 per hour, although there are quite a number of factors which decide the salary. However, it is important to know that a huge salary can only be enjoyed after a lot of hard work, as per an old saying which says that one reaps what they sow.

Another reason for one's choice to make a career in CNA is because of the current season of recession, which fires an employee overnight. One can avoid this situation by opting for an evergreen career path which is both successful and that which is recession-proof. Moreover, one can make a successful career in the healthcare industry by starting off with a CNA certification.




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