They often have the following responsibilities: Grooming and bathing patients with low mobility. Preparing each patient room with necessary items like blankets, pillows, medical equipment and bathroom needs. Helping patients eat and take medications.

What is the job description of a certified nursing assistant?

A Certified Nursing Assistant's Job Responsibilities:

Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary and ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; and providing fresh water and nourishment between meals.

Can CNA draw blood?

Drawing blood is not one of the core functions of a CNA. Therefore, a CNA will not get trained to draw blood as part of a Certified Nurse Aide course. They also cannot begin to draw blood upon starting their career as a CNA either. Under normal protocol, a CNA will not draw blood.