What skills are required to become a certified nursing assistant?

Hi Asia,

I hope you are doing well. It's great that you want to become a CNA and the field has created a lot of job opportunities to provide a service to people. First, you must have a high school diploma or a GED. Then, you have to attend a CNA program for a about 4-8 weeks and complete the program successfully. Finally, you must study and prepare to take the state exam to become a certified CNA. In addition, the following skills that are needed to be a successful CNA are listed below:

• Excellent verbal and communication skills. Have a positive attitude and a good personality.
• Being able to observe patient's day to day physical and mental health. A CNA must keep a keen eye on the patients and report the slightest changes.
• The ability to follow set rules and protocol. Try your best to do a good job.
• Have good time management and organizational skills.
• Have empathy and compassion for the patients and their families.
• Become CPR and first-aid certified
• Patient and environmental safety.
• Proficient in basic skills of patient care.
• Vital signs and patient observation.
• Knowledgeable in medical terminology.
• HIPAA and patient privacy.
• Use of proper documentation standards.