Successful certified
nursing assistants, irrespective of their physical appearance have certain
similar personalities. The most basic strongest ones are confidence,
determination, optimism and goodwill. If all these are part of you great! You
make a perfect CNA, if not don’t freak out there are mentors and educators who
can help you build them. It is advisable to review this list before an
anticipated interview, or for self evaluation for those already working. It helps
a nursing assistant get the boss point of view of them in comparison to a
perfect CNA match
Nursing assistants
often work with hospital patients or injured home residents, the elderly,
handicapped, possibly due to feelings of loneliness low self esteem, self pity
and depression. With such kind of emotions, patients may be dull, inflict
verbal abuse or behave in uncooperative manner. CNAs must have the capacity to
keep their personal feelings aside and aim in providing best possible patient
care. This is under all situations irrespective of the patient’s race, color,
gender, nationality and religion. Listening to their charges with care and
genuine respect is a step in improving healthcare. This portrays compassion
professionalism.
The tasks performed by
a nurse assistant, requires them to be observant, sharp and detail oriented.
One must be careful when providing patients and residents with correct
medication and dosage, noting correctly each vital sign. Patients have to be
observed closely to note changes in their behavior, body habits and appearance.
Any fluctuations indicating change in their conditions requiring medical
treatment to be adjusted accordingly.
It is of paramount
imperative for a CNA to be exceptionally thorough in their duties. Hospitals,
medical amenities and nursing home can provide an incubator for bacteria and
infections if proper protocols are not strictly followed. Protecting patients
and resident’s health, nurse assistants have to keep rooms, beddings, patients
themselves and the rest of the health facilities clean and sterile. With quite
a big number of patients in most cases, everyday has a tight schedule. Being
able to execute your daily assigned duty under pressure systematically and
carefully is a valuable trait.
Despite most of nurse assistant’s
time being spent with the patients, it is vital to relate well with other
co-workers and colleagues. One should be proficient at following instructions
either verbal or written and should effortlessly communicate in writing and orally.
Certified assistant nurses should collaborate consistently with colleagues to
provide best possible care to patients as team.
