Ward assistant vs certified nursing assistant

Differences between ward assistant and certified nursing assistant duties and responsibilities

Ward assistant example responsibilities.

• Transport patients in a large VA hospital, to and from their various medical and clinic appointments.
• Read and score request for proposals (RFP) for city wide programming resulting in the distribution of critical grants.
• Maintain an organize and healthy environment for patients under high-stress and fast-pace conditions.
• Monitor animals' recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms.
• Initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation in emergency situations.
• Direct & answer visitors' questions.

Certified nursing assistant example responsibilities.

• Achieve lead CMA role when a nurse are not available.
• Manage patient charts as relates to activity of daily living through EMR system.
• Manage memory unity within facility.
• Care for patients with blood born pathogens such as but not limit to HIV/AIDS.
• Work per LNA practice guidelines in all aspects of care at facility: assist living; skil nursing and rehabilitation
• Assist the patients with their various mobility devices such as their walkers, wheelchairs, canes and lifters if need.
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