Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) provide essential hands-on care and daily living assistance to patients under the supervision of nurses. Their exact duties depend heavily on state laws and their specific workplace (like a hospital or nursing home), but they generally focus on patient comfort, safety, and hygiene. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]Core responsibilities for a CNA include:
- Assisting with Daily Living (ADLs): Helping patients bathe, dress, groom, use the restroom, and eat. [1]
- Mobility and Comfort: Turning and repositioning bedridden patients to prevent bedsores, and transferring patients between beds and wheelchairs. [1, 2]
- Monitoring Health: Measuring vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse), tracking food/liquid intake, and reporting any changes in condition or new injuries to the nursing staff. [1, 2, 3]
- Maintaining the Environment: Changing bed linens, sanitizing equipment, and ensuring patient rooms are clean and safe. [1, 2]
- Procedure Assistance: Helping nurses with medical procedures, collecting basic samples, and restocking medical supplies. [1, 2]
Working as a CNA is a highly hands-on, physically demanding, and rewarding career that serves as a common stepping stone for those pursuing advanced nursing degrees. You can learn more about the formal qualifications and training required on Indeed Career Tips or read a detailed job breakdown on the Western Governors University career guide.
Pay: $16.50 - $20.25 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a South Carolina CNA Licenses?
Work Location: In person
