Hard Skills

• Patient care
• Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
• Vital signs monitoring
• Bathing and grooming assistance
• Toileting and incontinence care
• Feeding and hydration support
• Mobility and transfer assistance
• Bed making and linen changes
• Range of motion exercises
• Specimen collection
• Intake and output documentation
• Weight and height measurement
• Postoperative care support
• Fall prevention
• Pressure ulcer prevention

Soft Skills

• Compassionate care
• Patient advocacy
• Empathy
• Communication skills
• Active listening
• Team collaboration
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Dependability
• Adaptability
• Conflict resolution
• Professionalism

Technical Proficiencies

• Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Blood pressure cuffs and monitors
• Glucometer use
• Pulse oximetry
• Mechanical lifts and transfer devices
• Wheelchair and gait belt use
• Catheter care support
• Oxygen equipment assistance
• Infection control procedures
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Industry Certifications & Knowledge

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• State Nurse Aide Registry
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• CPR and First Aid
• HIPAA compliance
• OSHA safety standards
• Long-term care regulations
• Resident Rights
• Dementia and Alzheimer’s care
• End-of-life care
• Behavioral health support

Action Verbs

• Assisted
• Monitored
• Documented
• Supported
• Collaborated
• Observed
• Reported
• Maintained
• Ensured
• Implemented
• Advocated
• Prioritized