Personal Narrative: My Patient Care Experience

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I have amassed 1200 hours of patient care experience at my first CNA job at The Elms of Cranbury. My experience at the nursing home was challenging but rewarding at the same time.. My duties there included bathing, feeding, washing, transporting, dressing, toileting, changing and dressing patients. I also had to record the amount of food they ate, how much they voided and the size and consistency of their bowel movements. I had to report any abnormalities, complaints, or medical requests to the nurse. The usual shift I worked was 3pm to 11pm. When I came into work my first responsibility is to check the assignment book to see what patients I am responsible for during the 8 hour shift. I would then make a copy of the census so I would know each

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