CNA

bathing

Immersion for cleanliness

• feedingGiving food to
• groomingSelf-care for appearance
• toiletingManaging bodily waste elimination

ambulation · repositioning · vital signs · hygiene · dressing · transferring · turning · linens · mobility assistance · charting

certified nursing assistant

Licensed basic care provider

• aideSupporting staff member
• caregiverOne providing daily assistance
• nursing aideHealthcare assistant role

orderly · attendant · support staff · personal care aide · resident assistant · home health aide

nursing home

Long-term eldercare residence

• hospitalMedical treatment facility
• long-term careOngoing assistance for disabilities
• assisted livingResidential care for elderly

rehabilitation center · hospice · home health · memory care · acute care · residential care · clinic · palliative care

compassion

Concern for others' distress

• empathySharing another's emotions
• patienceCalm during delays
• gentlenessSoft, kind demeanor

attentiveness · reliability · stamina · communication · teamwork · sensitivity · dedication · professionalism · physical endurance · emotional resilience

credential

Proof of qualification

• trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
• competency examAssessment of required abilities
• clinical hoursSupervised training in medical settings

accreditation · licensure · renewal · continuing education · written exam · certification program · vocational school · state board · recertification · scope of practice

• news medianews agency, newspaper, documentary, article, news photo
• healthcare workersdoctor, nurse, surgeon, dentist, paramedic
• hospital staffdoctor, department head, surgeon, attending physician, physician
• medical jobsdoctor, nurse practitioner, physician, registered nurse, surgeon
• Healthcare CareersRN, MD, NP, PA, LPN
• nursingnurse, nursing, nurses, RN, LPN