Nursing Assistants Week

Starting June 12th National Nursing Assistants Week begins! From the 12th to the 18th, we get the chance to celebrate and thank CNAs for all they do. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics as of May 2024 1.4 million CNAs are employed in the United States. Here at Greater Regional Health, we proudly employ 21 CNAs who can be found in Employee Health, ER, and Med/Surg.

What do CNAs Do?

Certified Nursing Assistants’ main role is in patient care. They work to assist patients with daily living while aiding other professionals within their interdisciplinary team. Outside of assisting with daily living CNAs also record vital signs, assist with mobility, track documentation of patient records, communicate with providers and nurses about patient needs, and many more intricate workings of our care facilities. CNAs play a critical role in patient well-being and the functioning of our care system; they act as a sort of backbone for the nurses and practitioners to ensure quality care.

Did you know: The American Red Cross established the Volunteer Nurses' Aide Service, meaning the first CNAs date back to World War I!

Ways to Celebrate CNAs

How can we show appreciation during national Nursing Assistants Week? Here’s a few ideas:

1. Personalized thank you notes. Yes, it’s that easy!

2. Treat the CNA in your life to some lunch. CNAs work a physically and mentally demanding job, give them a boost!

3. Gift them a DIY Nurse Assistants Survival Kit. Throw in whatever you’d like, from candy to headache medicine, it will all come in handy during a long shift.

4. Social Media Recognition. It’s nice to see how you’re making a difference, social media is a great way to show appreciation.

5. Don’t just wait for National CNA week to show your appreciation! They do this all year, stop and thank them whenever you have the time.

CNAs Here at Greater Regional Health

Greater Regional Health is grateful for the work and dedication that all of our amazing CNAs put into our healthcare facilities. We would like to recognize each CNA within our campus and take the time to thank them for a job well done!  

Bri Oder, Employee Health

Annette Noe Mumaw, ER

Liv Laughery, ER

Brookelyn Bakken, Med/Surg

Megan Budrow, Med/Surg

MaKynna Delong, Med/Surg

Gavin Evans, Med/Surg

Susan Farrens, Med/Surg

Isabelle Gaul, Med/Surg

Haylee Gillam, Med/Surg

Brooke Lininger, Med/Surg

Marriah Love, Med/Surg

Shannon Reed, Med/Surg

Amanda Russo, Med/Surg

Katie Sickels, Med/Surg

Kassie Spencer, Med/Surg

Dillon Starlin, Med/Surg

Kayla Stuber, Med/Surg

Amy Weil, Med/Surg

Paige Wesbrook, Med/Surg

Macy Wiley, Med/Surg

Credits:

Harris, A. (2023, February 12). Quick facts about CNA Careers. CNA Programs. https://www.cnaprograms.org/blog/quick-facts-about-cna-careers/ 

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2024, April 3). Nursing assistants. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. https://www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/oes311131.htm