James Markham

Daily activities like bathing can be difficult for many patients. They may struggle with mobility or lack the ability to clean themselves properly. A partial bed bath from a skilled CNA is an important skill in these cases; it helps keep them sanitary and healthy between full baths which require significant amounts of work. These … Read more

In this blog post, we will be going over how to dress a client with an affected arm as a CNA. This is important for CNAs because it may happen on occasion that they are assigned to work with clients who have difficulties using their arms due to injury or illness. We will also go … Read more

Becoming a CNA is an arduous task that requires heavy responsibility. One of those responsibilities includes the wear and removal of personal protective equipment when dealing with patients at all times, not just during outbreaks or emergencies. Donning your gowns and gloves in this way will both keep you safe from germs and also for … Read more

The radial pulse is one of the most important cardiac functions for a CNA to know. The radial pulse is the blood pressure on the arm and can be used to assess fluid status and trends in heart rate. This blog post will teach you how to find, count, and record this vital sign. Here … Read more

A CNA should always be mindful of the patient’s dignity and comfort. One way to do so is by evenly distributing pressure on their legs with a knee-high elastic stocking. The article explains how this can apply one knee-high elastic stocking as a CNA and other helpful tips for caring for your patients in general. … Read more