Recognizing certified nursing assistants (CNAs) whose compassion, dedication, and hands-on care support patients every day.
During National Nursing Assistants Week, we celebrate the caregivers who are at the heart of patient care, providing compassionate, and dedicated care to patients every day. With over 1.4 million nursing assistants nationwide, CNAs provide essential, hands-on support that helps patients maintain dignity, comfort, and independence every day. Thank you for the difference you make!
What Do CNAs Do?
Certified Nursing Assistants provide essential, direct care to patients who need assistance with daily living. They support individuals in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home settings—helping patients maintain dignity, comfort, and independence.
CNA Care by the Numbers:
- 1.4 Million+
Nursing assistants in the United States - Fast-growing workforce
Driven by aging population and long-term care needs - Major role in care delivery
CNAs provide the majority of hands-on, daily patient care - High-demand profession
Thousands of openings each year across healthcare settings
The Impact of CNAs:
- Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, mobility, feeding)
- Monitor patients and report changes in condition
- Support safety, comfort, and infection prevention
- Provide emotional support and companionship
- Help patients maintain dignity and independence
Advancing Patient-Centered Care Through CNAs:
- Serve as the primary caregivers for many patients in long-term and supportive care settings
- Promote physical, emotional, and social well-being
- Support patients through recovery, chronic illness, and aging
- Help individuals remain independent as long as possible
- Build trusted relationships with patients and families through consistent, compassionate care
Why CNAs Matter:
• Essential to healthcare teams across all settings
• Critical to supporting an aging population
• Provide continuous, bedside care that improves patient experience
• Strengthen quality and continuity of care
