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What skills do I need to be able to work in a field in CNA?

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Nija’s Answer

Hi Wah O.! 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. The following skills that are needed to be a successful CNA are listed below:

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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.
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cassandra’s Answer

Hello Wah O.
It awesome that you are researching the skills needed for your career interest.
Of course, when you go into schooling for this field they will provide you will skill development but to be an effective CNA more is needed.
The following interpersonal skills must be developed:
Communicating with patients who have trouble with hearing or speech
Assisting patients who have memory loss (such as Alzheimer’s), confusion, or trouble understanding
Reassuring and comforting residents and their families in times of need
Educating family members as well as residents on treatments and preventive care
Providing orientations to new residents and mentoring them on the operations of your facility
In addition to technical on-the-job skills, communication skills are essential for certified nursing assistants who must know how to communicate effectively with both their patients and their medical team. Even more, CNAs must know how to be compassionate and empathetic in all their communications and patient care routines.

cassandra recommends the following next steps:

Look into professional development webinars. These are great ways to develop skills and earn certifications. If you research enough there are many free course available.
Reach out if you have further questions.
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