Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) provide a variety of selected routine nursing care tasks under the direct supervision of the nurses responsible for providing direct resident care.  Responsibilities include assisting in the examination, treatment, and care of residents; provide privacy and assistance as appropriate in maintaining the resident’s dignity.  In many instances, CNAs may spend more time with residents than anyone else on the health care team and therefore should provide a supportive, safe, home-like environment.  For this reason, they can easily form lasting connections with residents and families and require individuals who are compassionate, empathetic and truly interested in helping others.