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Tapping Into What CNAs Already Know
March 29, 2006
''Empowering the CNA,'' an article in the March issue of Nursing Homes magazine, describes a Newark nursing home's in-service program where certified nursing assistants are often taught by their peers.
''Nursing assistants can take on this new challenge and do a fantastic job,'' writes author Lois Beatty, the facility's director of nursing. ''Why not? They know everything that goes on in the facility regarding residents and families because they spend more time with them than any other team member. Residents and family members often are more comfortable telling them things that they might not tell other staff members.''
In addition, as Beatty points out, ''Outside the workplace, direct caregivers take on various roles. They run households, maintain budgets, hold positions in civic organizations, participate in church activities, and serve on school PTAs. They have a multitude of skills that we have not accessed.''
The article includes tips on how to support CNAs who may not have experience in public speaking but who have valuable information to share.
Elise Nakhnikian
Communications Specialist
Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute
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