Agency Certified Nursing Assistant:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Taking vitals (blood-pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration) according to protocol (established procedures). 
• Measuring statistics. Recording intake and output, height, and weight.
• Obtaining routine lab samples not requiring laboratory personnel. Ex: stool sample
• Helping patients with ADLs (activities of daily living) for which they need assistance, such as bathing, combing hair, brushing teeth, shaving, putting on stockings and/or slippers, dressing, ambulation, and toileting.
• Helping patients with equipment for their treatment such as anti-embolism stockings, bladder scanner, intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) devices, etc., as well as helping patients to move, transfer from bed to chair, or transporting them to other departments for testing or treatment.
• Infection control. Every medical employee is responsible for infection control, but because of the constant contact the CNA has with patients, it is critical for the CNA to know and follow the proper protocol in avoiding the spread of germs and spores which transport disease.
• Observation and reporting. Observing the patient and surroundings assists the nurse to assess the progress of the patient as well as any needs the patient might have for medical intervention. The certified nursing assistant will also observe and remove any potential hazards which could cause accidents.