To: Future CNAsFrom: Hina KhatriDate: February 2, 2015Subject: Is this the right job for you?Are you looking to venture into the healthcare field? Do you work well with others? Do you want to be an important aspect of the healthcare team? Then the title of Certified Nursing Assistant might be right for you! CNAs work with the nurse to provide the best care for patients. With a median salary of $30,700 in Charlotte, CNAs can be found in nursing homes, hospices, hospitals and even private clinics. Every day brings a new opportunity to gain a better understanding of what type of care a patient requires, and how all roles of the members of the healthcare team is a vital part of the patients wellbeing. Working in a nursing home can be one of the most rewarding experiences, and is an experience that many people do not have the opportunity to pursue. A typical day at a nursing home is spent providing care to the patients, whether it be medication, food, mobilization or simply interacting with them. CNAs get the opportunity to have patients that come from many different backgrounds, and have a wide range of illnesses, each with different treatment plans. This is a great field to start out in, to get a feel of what healthcare is all about. Knowledge about medication information and daily activities of the patients will have to be determined by the doctor, passed on to the nurse, who will inform the CNA of what needs to be done. The CNAs are expected to report any changes about the patient to the nurse directly, since this can have an impact on the patients treatment plan. CNAs have to be able to communicate effectively with the supervising nurse and with the patient on a daily basis. All it takes is a quick course and state licensure test to get certified. So if this sounds like a job for you, seek out the ways to get certified and start looking for job openings today!