travel cna

travel cna

Travel cna

Direct patient care is provided by a certified nursing assistant (CNA). A traveling CNA visits a patient in their home to examine their condition, check their health, dispense medication, and assist with basic health care activities.
Documenting your visits to patients’ homes and reporting to a nurse or medical professional may be part of your responsibilities as a traveling CNA. You’ll most likely be employed by a home health care agency.
Helping patients with everyday jobs and chores may be one of your responsibilities, as well as being on call to assist customers or patients as needed.

Requirements and Qualifications

What Does it Take to Become a Traveling CNA?

Postsecondary education, certification, patient care skills, and the capacity to travel are all requirements for working as a traveling CNA. CNAs often complete a postsecondary institution’s short-term health care program, then take an exam and register as a nursing assistant.
Some CNAs work in this position while pursuing a nursing degree. To work as a CNA, you must have professional certification, but the criteria differ by state. Because the employment may entail extensive local travel, employers also require a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Job Description for a Traveling CNA

You may get a decent idea of what businesses are looking for when hiring for this position by looking at our Traveling CNA job description sample.
Keep in mind that every business is different, and each will require distinct requirements while hiring for a Traveling CNA position.

Travel cna – Duties

Assist patients with personal hygiene tasks, such as bathing, grooming, brushing their teeth, and using the restroom
Plan, shop for and prepare meals according to nutritional guidelines
Set medication reminders
Monitor patients’ overall health and vital signs
Assist with housekeeping tasks, such as changing and washing bedding, vacuuming, washing dishes, and cleaning the bathroom
Provide conversation and emotional support
Maintain a clean and healthy environment