Do you enjoy helping others? Can you picture yourself in an honorable profession like nursing? Becoming a certified nurses aide (CNA) is a great place to start!
Certified nurses aides, also called certified nursing assistants, provide basic care for patients in hospitals or other health care facilities, like nursing homes or long-term care homes. CNA’s are often the main caregivers who help the patients with their everyday needs, from eating and bathing to getting dressed or taking a walk in the hall.
At Branford Hall, our CNA program will help prepare you with the skills you need for the Connecticut Nurses Aide state exam. If you like knowing that you are truly helping someone, then Branford Hall’s CNA program may be right for you.
A Day in the Life
Certified nurses aides provide patients with basic care and help with basic living activities. On a typical day, you might:
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Measure patients’ vital signs, such as temperature and blood pressure
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Clean or bathe patients
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Turn, reposition, and transfer patients between beds and wheelchairs
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Help patients use the toilet
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Help patients get dressed or change their clothes
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Listen to patients health concerns and share the information with nurses
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Serve meals and snacks
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Help patient with eating
Certified Nurses Aide as a Career
Find out what your job will be like, the job outlook, and salary trends.
CNA Curriculum
Read about the curriculum that will prepare you for your new career.
Placement Services
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