Nursing assistants provide basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff. They help patients with daily living activities and may transfer or transport patients.
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- Nursing Assistants
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What do they typically do
- Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to find out what patients need
- Observe or examine patients to find symptoms that may need medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine
- Make sure patient receives appropriate diet by reviewing patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences
- Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities
- Physically support patients in activities, including getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising
- Measure patients vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature
- Turn or reposition bedridden patients
Number of Jobs
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Job Growth +0.9%
Job Opening 8,212
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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