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CNA - Medication Aide

CNA - Medication Aide

This checklist was electronically signed on September 12, 2026

Instructions: This checklist is meant to serve as a general guideline for our client facilities as to the level of your skills within your nursing specialty. Please use the scale below to describe your experience/expertise in each area listed below.

Proficiency Scale:

1 = No Experience

2 = Need Training

3 = Able to perform with supervision

4 = Able to perform independently

PATIENT RIGHTS

Communicate and obtain information while respecting patient rights, privacy, and confidentiality of information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
Involve the patient and family and respect their role in determining the nature of care to be provided
Meet patient's and families' needs regarding communication, including interpreter services
Provide accurate information to patients and families in a timely manner

APPROPRIATE PPE FOR THE FOLLOWING SCENARIOS

Standard Precautions (PPE to be Worn Based on Anticipated Level of Exposure)
Contact/Contact Enteric Precautions (Gown & Gloves)
Droplet Precautions (Surgical Mask)
Airborne Precautions (N95 where Appropriate)

REGULATORY AGENCIES/STANDARDS OF CARE AGENCIES

World Health Organization (WHO)
Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)

INTERDISCIPLINARY COMMUNICATION

Communicate with patients and their companions in a courteous manner using age and cultural appropriate methods.
Understand the chain of communication, who to contact, and when.
Listen actively to patient concerns and address them appropriately.
Perform and maintain accurate patient records and documentation related to nursing interventions, plan of care, nursing diagnoses.
Maintain patient confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines i.e.: status updates to family members.
Implement effective solutions for communication with patients when barriers exist i.e.: physiological, cultural, language.

INFECTION CONTROL

Hand washing
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Universal precautions

VITAL SIGNS (TAKE AND RECORD)

Axillary Temperature
Oral Temperature
Rectal Temperature
Radial Pulse
Apical Pulse
Brachial Pulse
Respirations
Blood Pressure
Height and Weight

AMBULATING

Cane
Crutches
Standby Assistant
Walker

POSITIONING/TURNING

High Fowler’s
In Chair
Prone
Range of Motion Exercises
Right/Left Sim’s
Side Lying
Supine
Trendelenburg
Use of Draw Sheet

ELIMINATION

Bed Pan/Urinal and Fracture Pan
Bedside Commode
Fleet Enema
Foley Catheter Care
Measure and record output
Soap Suds Enema
Tap H2O Enema

ENVIRONMENT

Light Housekeeping
Meal/Snack preparation
Occupied Linen Change
Unoccupied Linen Change

NUTRITION/HYDRATION

Assist in Feeding
Encourage Fluids per Patient’s Orders
Feeding Techniques
Measure and Record Intake and Output
Types of Diet

OBSERVATIONS/REPORTING/DOCUMENTATION

Apropriately Administered Medications
Documentation of Medication

OXYGEN THERAPY

Cannula/Mask Placement
Check for Accuracy of the Flow Rate

PERSONAL CARE

Bed Bath
Tub Bath
Shower Bath
Back Rub
Applying Lotion
Decubitus Skin Care
Shampoo
Nail Care
Oral Hygiene
Denture Care
Shaving
Electric Razor Shaving
Dressing: Assist/Complete
Perineal Care

MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION

Identify the Patient
Gather Appropriate Equipment and Keeps
MAR Utilization
Sanitary Technique in Preparing
Offer Fluids with Medications
Assure Oral Medications have been

MEDICATION ROUTES

Eye Drops
Eye Ointment
Liquid Oral Medication
Nasal Drops
Nasal Spray
Rectal Cream
Rectal Suppository
Tablet/Capsule Medication
Topical Creams
Topical Ointments
Topical Patches
Vaginal Cream
Vaginal Suppository

AUTOMATED MEDICATION DISPENSING SYSTEMS

Accudose
Metro
Omnicell
Promanager Rx
Pyxis
eMAR

MEDICATIONS

Anti-Infectives
Anti-Inflammatory/Analgesic Drugs
Antianginal
Antiarrhythmic Drugs
Anticholinergic
Anticoagulants/Thrombolytics
Antidiabetic Drugs
Antihyperlipidemic Drugs
Antihypertensive
CNS Stimulants
Diuretics
Electrolyte Therapy
Gastrointestinal Drugs
Hormones
Immunosuppressants
Mental Health Medications
Muscle Relaxants
Narcotics/Opioids
Neurocognitive Drugs
Neuromuscular Blocking Agents
Ophthalmic
Pulmonary Drugs
Steroids
Vaccines

TECHNOLOGY

Telehealth platforms
Smartphones
Tablets
Remote Monitoring Equipment
Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Data Analytics
Artificial Intelligence (AI): Chatbots
Artificial Intelligence (AI): Robots
Patient Engagement Tools
Video Conferencing Software
Secure Messaging Platforms
Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS): UpToDate
Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS): Zynx Health
Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS): VisualDX
Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS): Cerner
Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS): Epic

USE OF ANCILLARY EQUIPMENTS

Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Glucose Meter
Oxygen Saturation Monitor
Oxygen Gauge
Oxygen Tank
Oxygen Flowmeter

ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTATION

Allscripts
Care360
Oracle (Cerner)
CPSI
eCLinicalWorks
Eclipsys
EPIC
MACLAB
McKesson/Paragon
Meditech
PACS
Quadramed
Soarian

AGE-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Newborn/Neonate (birth to 30 days)
Infant (31 days to 12 months)
Toddler (1-3 years)
Preschooler (3-5 years)
School-age children (5-12 years)
Adolescents (12-18 years)
Young adults (18- 39 years)
Middle adults (39- 64 years)
Older adults (64-79 years)
Elderly adults (80+ years)