Many CNAs are doing both of these things. The families I work for wanted me to know would care, catheter care, operate a hoyer lift, take vitals, handle all medical appointments, medication management. Of course most people would not need to be a CNA to do any of these things. However, some training is needed either through an on the job training and/or through a CNA program. I know many CNAs who work both at a hospital or a facility as well as for an individual in a private duty situation. I have had to explain to some families that there are certain things that I would not be qualified to do and in those cases I usually arrange for the appropriate medical service.
Many CNAs are doing both of these things. The families I work for wanted me to know would care, catheter care, operate a hoyer lift, take vitals, handle all medical appointments, medication management. Of course most people would not need to be a CNA to do any of these things. However, some training is needed either through an on the job training and/or through a CNA program. I know many CNAs who work both at a hospital or a facility as well as for an individual in a private duty situation. I have had to explain to some families that there are certain things that I would not be qualified to do and in those cases I usually arrange for the appropriate medical service.
Privvate duty can be slilled as well. Its just private pay and defined by the scope of practice .