Nursing Assistant
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- Patient Care: Help patients with daily activities like bathing, dressing, grooming, and using the restroom.
- Vital Signs: Measure and record temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and respiration rate.
- Mobility Support: Turn and reposition bedridden patients, and help patients transfer to wheelchairs or walk.
- Feeding & Nutrition: Assist with meals and track food and liquid intake.
- Observation & Reporting: Note changes in physical or emotional health and report them to nurses.
- Environment Maintenance: Keep patient rooms clean, safe, and stocked with needed supplies
Requirements
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent, plus completion of a state-approved nursing assistant or CNA training program.
- Certifications: Valid nursing assistant certification or license (varies by region).
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong empathy, patience, and clear communication.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long shifts and lift or move patients safely