The mission of the American Red Cross Institute:
The mission of American Red Cross Institute Certified Nurse’s Aide program is to enhance the quality of patient care through education to protect the public. Therefore, the Nurse’s Aide program prepared students from all walks of life with the knowledge and skills to function as a nursing assistant. The vision of the organization is to provide the highest quality of health care that integrates empathy and compassion for patients. Also, the institution's mission is to provide the community with care and knowledge and to recognize that each patient is a unique individual who deserves to be treat with dignity and respect (American Red Cross, 2017). …show more content…
Demonstrate professional behavior and engage in lifelong learning.
2. Demonstrate effective communication with other members of the health care team.
3. Demonstrate cultural sensitivity towards patients from a multicultural background.
4. Demonstrate behavior that is consistent with the organizational policy and procedure.
5. Demonstrate competency in helping patients with their Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s).
6. Demonstrate safety and infection control practices that comply with standards of practice for Nursing Aide.
7. Describe the functions of body systems appropriate to the nursing assistant scope of practice.
8. Comply with privacy and confidentiality laws.
9. Demonstrate behaviors consistent with professional work ethics.
10. Adhere to the policies and procedures of clinical sites.
References:
American Red Cross (2017). Nursing Assistant Training Certified CNA. Retrieved from http://www.redcross.org/local/pennsylvania/eastern-pennsylvania/local-classes/nursing-assistant-training
Department of Health (2006). Nursing Aide Training Program for Nursing Home. Retrieve from