CNA stands for Certified Nursing Assistant, a role that provides hands-on care to patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and other medical facilities. CNAs work under the supervision of registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) to help patients with daily tasks and basic medical needs. Their responsibilities include:

• Bathing, dressing, and feeding patients
• Transporting patients
• Stocking medical supplies
• Logging patient information
• Observing and reporting to the RN or LPN
• Ambulating and repositioning patients
• Taking and recording vital signs

Personal care aides assist clients in everyday tasks. Home health and personal care aides monitor the condition of people with disabilities or chronic illnesses and help them with daily living activities. They often help older adults who need assistance