About the Training Program
What Does a CNA Do?
- Bathe patients
- Grooming: hair and nail care, shaving, dressing
- Make beds
- Feed patients
- Take temperatures, blood pressures, pulses, respirations
- Weigh patients
- Monitor intake and output
- Help with exercises
- Change soiled patients
- Care for patients in isolation
- Obtain specimens
Where Does a CNA Work?
- Nursing Homes
- Hospitals
- Assisted Living Facilities
- Mental Health Facilities
- Private Homes
About Being a CNA
Why Be a CNA?
- It’s a great stepping stone to other careers, such as LPN and RN
- Once you are a CNA, many health care facilities will pay your tuition for LPN or RN school.
- Most health care facilities provide excellent benefits, such as insurance, retirement, sick leave, and paid time off.
- Job Security!
There is a growing demand for nursing assistants due to the increasing long-term care needs of an aging population.