Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.)

A Certified Nursing Assistant, or Certified Nursing Aide, is responsible for supporting medical staff in administering care to patients with various injuries, illnesses or disabilities. Their duties include helping patients bathe and maintain proper hygiene, feeding patients or ensuring they take their medication and assessing their patients’ vital signs to notify staff of any changes.  C.N.A.’s can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers but typically work at a hospital or skilled nursing facility. 

Education/Requirements:

• High School education is required along with completion of a state approved formal training program.
• CPI certification is sometimes required

**Additional Info:  facilities require 2 references (we can ask for an exception if we only have one), CNAs need to have the CHRC forms 102 & 103 (fingerprinting and criminal history)