Nursing Assistants

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Hiring Practices

Employers may require a high school diploma, GED, or experience. Many employers have training programs. Some states require a license. Employers prefer to train people who are healthy, patient, and tactful. They want people who like to help people and who can be depended on. They look for teamwork skills, such as working well with others, communicating carefully, and being willing to do routine tasks over and over. Because evening and weekend shifts are common, high school and college students can find part-time work in this occupation while they are attending school.

Advancement Opportunities

Working as a nursing assistant can be a good background for other jobs in health services. However, other healthcare occupations often require more education and training. Nursing assistants can work as home health aides. They can work up to supervisor jobs where they schedule work according to patients' needs.

Job Title Examples

Attendant,  Certified Medication Aide (CMA),  Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA),  Patient Care Technician (PCT),  Psychiatric Attendant,  Hospital Assistant,  Patient Care Assistant (PCA),  Certified Nurses Aide (CNA) 

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