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- Health Science
- Annual Median Wage$ 28,666$21,941
$34,950
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Growth RateModerately Growing
Nursing Assistants, sometimes called nursing aides, provide basic care and help patients with activities of daily living.
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
Average AnnualJob Growth +0.8%Job Opening 110Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
NC Workforce Credentials- NC: Nurse Aide I [N.C. Division of Health Service Regulation]
- NC: Nurse Aide II [N.C. Board of Nursing]
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