What is a CNA's responsibilities?

The key responsibilities of the Certified Nursing Assistant position is to provide quality nursing care to residents by providing individualized attention to attain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being, The CNA will be knowledgeable of the individualized care plan for residents and provide support to the resident according to the care plan. The CNA will be responsible for contributing to the care planning process by providing the charge nurse or other care planning staff with the specific information and observations of the residents' needs and preferences. The CNA will attend to the individual needs of residents which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, communicating, or other needs in keeping with individuals' care requirements. The CNA will also assist in maintaining a safe, neat, and clean environment and support an atmosphere that promotes a homelike environment