Certified Nurse Aide

Competency-based
ONET: 31-1131.00

1

Years

35

Skills

148h

Related instructions
Classroom instruction topics
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
  • 12 Lead ECG Fundamentals
  • Professional Development Cardiovascular Technology
On-the-job training
  • Adjust positions of patients on beds or tables.
    • Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
    • Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers.
    • Position or hold patients in age-appropriate techniques for positioning for bedside procedures.
  • Feed patients.
    • Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.
    • Prepare or serve food trays.
  • Record vital statistics or other health information
    • Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
    • Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
    • Obtain and record manual vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
    • Address discrepancies in height or weight of patients.
  • Assist patients with daily activities.
    • Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
    • Fall precaution, restraints, and patient safety.
    • Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves. Wash, groom, shave, or drape patients. Precautions for shaving patients that are neutropenic.
    • Prepare patient for surgery, treatment, or examination.
  • Hold patients to ensure proper positioning or safety.
    • Position or hold patients in position for bedside procedures.
  • Monitor patients to detect health problems.
    • Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses
  • Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
    • Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Report to Clinical Nurse any abnormalities.
    • Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.
  • Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards.
    • Supply, collect, drain or empty bedpans, urinals, and bedside commodes.
  • Interview patients to gather medical information.
    • Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support, suuicide/abuse and neglect/human trafficking.
  • Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use.
    • Assist with the setup of treating or testing equipment, such as oxygen tents, portable radiograph (x-ray) equipment, or overhead irrigation bottles, as directed by a physician or nurse
  • Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
    • Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.
  • Clean patient rooms or patient treatment rooms
    • Change bed linens or make beds.
    • Clean patient rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other patient areas.
    • Sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, for isolation rooms or other patient areas.
  • Administer therapy treatments to patients using hands or physical treatment aids.
    • Safe patient handling/body metrics. ROM Exercise for patients who are comatose, paralyzed, or have restricted mobility, as prescribed (Rx).
  • Stock medical or patient care supplies.
    • Restock patient rooms with personal hygiene items, such as towels, washcloths, soap, or toilet paper.
    • Stock or issue medical supplies, such as dressing packs or treatment trays.
  • Assist practitioners to perform medical procedures and operate medical equipment
    • Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care.
  • Assist nursing staff with administration of basic health care or medical treatments.
    • Assist nursing staff with administration of treatments, such as massages, as directed by a physician or nurse.
  • Apply bandages, dressings, or splints.
    • Assist with cleaning dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse or physician.
  • Move patients to or from treatment areas.
    • Transport patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds. Transportation of patients may require a nurse depending on patient's status.
  • Assist with collection of biological specimens from patients.
    • Assist with collection of specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum, under direction of nurse or physician.
  • Transport biological or other medical materials.
    • Transport specimens, laboratory items, or pharmacy items, ensuring proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
  • Provide basic information to guests, visitors, or clients.
    • Provide information, such as directions, visiting hours, or patient status information to visitors or callers.
  • Maintain operational standards in the workplace.
    • Maintain operational standards, professionalism, accountability, ethics, communication, and team dynamics.
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