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Certified Nursing Assistant Resume Sample and Example

Sample Certified Nursing Assistant resume with bedside care, vital signs monitoring, and resident support for long-term care and hospital settings.


Resume Objective

Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with 3 years of experience providing compassionate bedside care to elderly and medically complex residents in Ontario long-term care homes. Seeking a CNA role in a progressive care environment where I can support clinical teams and make a meaningful difference in resident well-being.

Key Skills to Highlight

  • Bedside and personal care
  • Vital signs monitoring and reporting
  • Resident repositioning and skin integrity checks
  • Specimen collection assistance
  • Feeding and nutritional support
  • Restorative care techniques
  • Electronic documentation
  • Infection prevention and control

Sample Work Experience Bullets

  • Delivered hands-on personal care to 10–12 residents per shift, including bathing, oral care, and continence management.
  • Measured and recorded vital signs every shift, promptly reporting abnormalities to the charge nurse.
  • Assisted with resident repositioning every two hours to prevent pressure injuries and skin breakdown.
  • Supported meal service and feeding assistance for residents with dysphagia following care plan guidelines.
  • Participated in restorative care programmes to maintain and improve resident mobility and functional independence.

Education

Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate or equivalent nursing assistant training from an Ontario accredited programme.

Relevant Certifications

  • PSW Certificate (Ontario)
  • CPR Level C and First Aid
  • Safe Management and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

How to Use This Sample

Use this sample as a structural guide — not a template to copy word-for-word. Adapt the objective, skills and experience bullets to reflect your own background. Tailor each application to the specific job posting, and keep your resume to one page for entry-level roles or one to two pages for senior positions.

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