What is a CNA?

CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistants) often work in a wide variety of settings; nursing homes, hospitals, personal homes and assisted living facilities. Nursing assistants act as a helpful liaison between the RN (Registered Nurse) and the patient.

In many cases, CNAs serve as the RN’s eyes and ears, and relays information between many patients and nurses.

What’s the difference between an RN and a CNA?

Where Registered Nurses (RNs) administer treatment and medications, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) fulfill basic quality-of-life needs for patients. They provide support to the patient with mobility, personal care and assistance within the environment.

Since nursing assistants have daily contact with patients, they are gatherers of vital information about the patient’s conditions and have a more personal understanding of the patient’s needs.

CNAs As Personal Assistants

At Broad Street, we refer to our CNAs as Personal Assistants because they provide personal care, active companionship, assistance with household needs and overall support in the home – the idea is that they can help beyond the basic necessities, to focus on enhancing overall quality of life.

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