CNA Student
river academy of vocational education
Pekin, IL
04.2026 - 05.2026
- Assisted with patient care, enhancing comfort and well-being under supervision of licensed nursing staff.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating.
- Supported patients in daily living activities, promoting independence in bathing and dressing.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Communicated effectively with patients to understand their needs and concerns.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a compassionate care environment.
- Collaborated with peers to provide compassionate care to all patients.
- Encouraged patient participation in therapeutic activities such as walking, stretching exercises or physical therapy sessions.
- Participated in training sessions to learn nursing procedures and protocols.
- Recorded vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rate.
- Monitored food intake of patients during meal times and recorded it on forms.
- Observed changes in condition or behavior of patients and reported to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient area by changing bed linens and cleaning up spills.
- Used proper body mechanics when lifting, transferring or positioning immobile patients.
- Provided comfort measures such as backrubs or application of lotion to dry skin areas.