Being a CNA is a physically and mentally exhausting at times. I did it for years. If you have a weak stomach ... don't bother , yes you will deal with every body function, yes every !

Every place I have worked says you must lift 50-60 lbs all the time. yeah okay whatever you will be lifting a whole lot more. Turning bed bound patients every 2 hours.

It is a very rewarding job in general, You do have to factor in you will have patients that die eventually, you will have to take care of them while they are actively dying, I once had 6 patients die in one shift. You do "take care and wash them up after they pass"

There is some of the tough parts of doing hands on care..If you can handle it.. you will meet some of the most interesting people in your life.

Feel free to Pm if you want/need any other advice I have to offer.