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Working As A Nurses' Aide

Assisting and Caring for Others
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Getting Information

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$24,722
Average Salary

What Does A Nurses' Aide Do At Epic Health Services

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* Provides lesson plans, personal care, rehabilitative, and supportive services.
* Assists in the implementation of a realistic, goal-oriented Plan of Care.
* Provides hands-on personal care services to client.
* Provides observations and follow-up.
* Assists clients in activities of daily living.
* Plans and prepares meals.
* Maintains a clean and safe environment.
* Performs assigned housekeeping tasks.
* Assists the client with medications which are ordinarily self-administered, as required by the assigned case and allowed by state regulations

What Does A Nurses' Aide Do At Ascension Health

* Assists with procedures ordered by physician and supervised by a Registered Nurse (RN).
* Assists patients with tending to personal care, activities of daily living and transfers/transport.
* Reports findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
* Assists with keeping patient rooms clean and orderly.
* Provides for patients psychosocial and spiritual needs & special conditions.
* Develops & maintains cooperative and therapeutic relationships with residents, families and other staff
* Initiates patient rounds routinely, responds to patient call lights in a reasonable timeframe & responds to patient safety concerns promptly
* Accurately measures and documents vital signs and notifies nurse of abnormal results

What Does A Nurses' Aide Do At Shepherd of The Valley Lutheran Retirement Service

* STNA’s will care for residents in nursing home, or other medical facility, under direction of nursing and medical staff.
* STNA’s will perform initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment of patients, (caregivers/family) to determine home care needs.
* Care for residents who need assistance or total care, and help with activities of daily living.
* Give excellent customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff.
* Work in tandem with Nursing team, ensuring professionalism in all STNA duties.
* Document STNA care on flow sheets.
* STNA’s will perform routine rounds to ensure residents are safe, clean, and comfortable.
* STNA

What Does A Nurses' Aide Do At New Hanover Regional Medical Center

* 1. Competently performs a variety of patient care activities to meet the daily personal needs and comfort of the patient.
* Performs Nurse Aide I skills as approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing and facility policy.
* Appropriately communicates information in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
* Organizes, prioritizes, and performs work effectively and efficiently.
* Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance team performance 5.
* Demonstrates a daily commitment to the values of the department 6.
* Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the team.
* Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.
* Demonstrates the NHRMC's Standards of Performance & Service and Operational Excellence on the unit.
* Responsible for completing a variety of department specific tasks to assist with optimal department safety and functioning.
* Performs moderate or waived point of care testing per CLIA guidelines
* Demonstrates standards of performance (ownership, teamwork, communication, compassion) that support patient satisfaction and principles of service excellence.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
* ESSENTIAL JOB SPECIFICATIONS: 1

What Does A Nurses' Aide Do At Briarwood Village

* Assist residents in all activities of daily living, to include, bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, transferring, personal hygiene and ambulation
* Must follow HCF Policies and Procedures
* Must meet job related competencies as outlined in the Skills Competency Manual
* Answers call lights
* Complete documentation of care given
* Refers to and follows resident care plan
* Report any abnormal findings, such as, injuries, incidents, skin issues, complaints, suspected abuse/neglect/misappropriation, and any unsafe conditions
* Attend required in-service education
* Keep resident rooms and work areas neat and clean
* Follows appropriate Infection Control and Safety Practices
* Communicates effectively with residents, staff and visitors
* All other duties as assigned

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How To Become A Nurses' Aide

Nursing assistants must complete a state-approved education program and must pass their state’s competency exam. Orderlies generally have at least a high school diploma.

Education and Training

Nursing assistants must complete a state-approved education program in which they learn the basic principles of nursing and complete supervised clinical work. These programs are found in high schools, community colleges, vocational and technical schools, hospitals, and nursing homes.

In addition, nursing assistants typically complete a brief period of on-the-job training to learn about their specific employer’s policies and procedures.

Orderlies typically have at least a high school diploma and receive a short period of on-the-job training.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

After completing a state-approved education program, nursing assistants take a competency exam. Passing this exam allows them to use state-specific titles. In some states, a nursing assistant or aide is called a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), but titles vary from state to state.

Nursing assistants who have passed the competency exam are placed on a state registry. Nursing assistants must be on the state registry to work in a nursing home.

Some states have other requirements as well, such as continuing education and a criminal background check. Check with state boards of nursing or health for more information.

In some states, nursing assistants can earn additional credentials, such as becoming a Certified Medication Assistant (CMA). As a CMA, they can give medications.

Orderlies do not need a license, however, many jobs require a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, which shows they are trained to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Important Qualities

Communication skills. Nursing assistants and orderlies must be able to communicate effectively to address patients’ or residents’ concerns. They also need to relay important information to other healthcare workers.

Compassion. Nursing assistants and orderlies assist and care for the sick, injured, and elderly. Doing so requires a compassionate and empathetic attitude.

Patience. The routine tasks of cleaning, feeding, and bathing patients or residents can be stressful. Nursing assistants and orderlies must have patience in order to complete these tasks.

Physical stamina. Nursing assistants and orderlies spend much of their time on their feet. They should be comfortable performing physical tasks, such as lifting or moving patients.

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Nurses' Aide Demographic

Gender

Female
85.1%
Male
13.2%
Unknown
1.7%

Ethnicity

White
81.2%
Hispanic or Latino
10.2%
Asian
6.3%
Unknown
1.5%
Black or African American
0.8%

Languages Spoken

Spanish
55.5%
French
7.7%
Tagalog
5.0%
Arabic
3.7%
Ilocano
3.0%
Hindi
2.7%
Italian
2.3%
German
2.3%
Swedish
2.0%
Portuguese
2.0%
Chinese
2.0%
Urdu
2.0%
Mandarin
1.7%
Cantonese
1.7%
Russian
1.3%
Filipino
1.3%
Gujarati
1.0%
Hebrew
1.0%
Polish
1.0%
Swahili
0.7%

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Nurses' Aide Typical Career Paths

Average Length of Employment

Certified Medical Technician 3.2 years
Licensed Nursing Assistant 3.2 years
Certified Nurse Practitioner 3.2 years
Restorative Aide 3.1 years
Certified Medical Aide 3.0 years
Geriatric Nursing Assistant 3.0 years
Certified Nursing Assistant 3.0 years
Certified Nurses' Aide 2.7 years
State Registered Nursing Assistant 2.4 years
Medication Aide 2.4 years
Care Associate 2.3 years
Health Aide 2.2 years
Hospice Aide 2.2 years
Patient Care Assistant 2.2 years
In Home Aide 2.1 years
Dietary Patient Aide 2.0 years
Nurses' Aide 2.0 years
Sitter 2.0 years
Home Care Attendant 1.9 years
Resident Care Aide 1.9 years
Career Assistant 1.9 years
Aide 1.8 years
Resident Care Assistant 1.5 years
Resident Aide 1.5 years
Hospitality Aide 1.4 years
Resident Care Associate 1.4 years
Student Nursing Assistant 1.1 years

Nurses' Aide Education

Schools

University of Phoenix
18.0%
Kaplan University
7.2%
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater
6.0%
Sinclair Community College
5.8%
Ashford University
5.8%
Community College of Allegheny County
5.8%
Liberty University
5.1%
Grand Canyon University
4.6%
Eastern Kentucky University
4.5%
Wake Technical Community College
4.3%
Youngstown State University
3.9%
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
3.7%
Columbus State Community College
3.6%
Grand Rapids Community College
3.4%
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
3.3%
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
3.1%
University of Cincinnati
3.0%
Walden University
3.0%
Owens Community College
2.8%
Ohio University -
2.7%

Majors

Nursing 39.6%
Medical Assisting Services 8.5%
Business 7.7%
Nursing Assistants 6.7%
Health Care Administration 6.4%
Psychology 3.9%
Criminal Justice 3.2%
General Studies 3.2%
Medical Technician 2.5%
Biology 2.4%
Education 2.4%
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs 2.2%
Human Services 1.9%
Social Work 1.8%
Accounting 1.5%
Liberal Arts 1.4%
Health Sciences And Services 1.3%
Cosmetology 1.2%
Pharmacy 1.2%
Management 1.1%

Degrees

Other
38.2%
Bachelors
21.8%
Associate
17.9%
Certificate
8.9%
Masters
6.9%
Diploma
3.9%
License
1.8%
Doctorate
0.5%

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Real Nurses' Aide Salaries

Job Title	Company	Location	Start Date	Salary
Nursing Aide	Rodica C. Nicula	Scottsdale, AZ	Mar 01, 2010	$82,228
Nursing Aide/Assistant	Lonika's Place	Mission Viejo, CA	Jun 05, 2008	$47,897
Nurse Aid	Starbright Employment Agency, Inc.	NY	Sep 04, 2008	$33,475
Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants*	Creative Care Adult Family Home Inc.	Lake Forest Park, WA	Feb 07, 2013	$33,392 - $800
Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants*	New York Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing	NY	Oct 29, 2013	$32,760
Nursing Aides	OMV Medical, Inc.	Takoma Park, MD	Mar 17, 2010	$32,536
Nursing Aides, Orderlies & Attendant	San Tomas Convalescent	San Jose, CA	Feb 13, 2008	$30,595
Nursing Aides, Orderlies and Attendants	San Tomas Convalescent	San Jose, CA	May 02, 2008	$30,575
Nursing Aides, Orderlies & Attendants	San Tomas Convalescent	San Jose, CA	Nov 30, 2007	$30,575
Nursing Aides, Orderlies & Attendants	San Tomas Convalescent	San Jose, CA	Dec 04, 2007	$30,575
Nursing Aides, Orderlies & Attendants	San Tomas Convalescent	San Jose, CA	Dec 06, 2007	$30,575
Nursing Aides, Orderlies & Attendants	San Tomas Convalescent	San Jose, CA	Jan 17, 2008	$30,575
Nursing Aide, Orderlies & Attendants	San Tomas Convalescent	San Jose, CA	Dec 27, 2007	$30,575
Nursing Aide, Orderlies & Attendants	San Tomas Convalescent	San Jose, CA	Mar 24, 2008	$30,575
Nursing Aides	Medway Country Manor, Inc.	Medway, MA	Mar 24, 2008	$27,778
Nursing Aide	Lassen Guest Home II	Redding, CA	Mar 03, 2009	$27,653
Nursing Aide	Bustos Board and Care Home	San Francisco, CA	Feb 20, 2009	$27,653
Nursing Aide	Valley View Health Care & Rehabilitation Center	Frenchtown, NJ	Aug 31, 2009	$27,528 - $29,218
Nursing Aide	Valley View Health Care & Rehabilitation Center	Frenchtown, NJ	Aug 26, 2009	$27,528 - $29,218
Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants	Bridgeway Inc. D/B/A Bridgeway Care Center	Bridgewater, NJ	Oct 22, 2012	$27,500
Nursing Aides, Orderlies and Attendants	Bridgeway Inc. D/B/A Bridgeway Care Center	Bridgewater, NJ	Sep 04, 2012	$27,500
Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants	Country Arch Care Center	NJ	Jun 24, 2008	$27,131 - $28,175
Nursing Aide	Independence Manor at Hunterdon	NY	Sep 28, 2015	$22,000
Nursing Aide	Independence Manor at Hunterdon	NY	Sep 03, 2015	$22,000
Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants*	Independence Manor at Hunterdon	NY	Aug 16, 2013	$22,000
Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants*	Independence Manor at Hunterdon	NY	Aug 19, 2013	$22,000
Nursing Aide	Independence Manor at Hunterdon	NY	Sep 29, 2015	$22,000
Nursing Aide	Independence Manor at Hunterdon	NY	Sep 24, 2015	$22,000

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Top Skills for A Nurses' Aide

Top Nurses' Aide Skills

ADL
Blood Pressure
Personal Care

You can check out examples of real life uses of top skills on resumes here:

Used observational skills to update resource RN of changes in patient demeanor, appetite, ADLS and communication abilities.
Recorded vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff
Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care.
Administrated and recorded vital signs ensuring to immediately notify patient's doctor if any new health concerns developed.
Provided direct patient care, including interviewing patients, basic vital signs, personal hygiene, and other essential daily care.