What is a ward aide and how to become one

Key steps to become a ward aide

1. Explore ward aide education requirements

   Most common ward aide degrees

   High School Diploma

   31.3 %

   Bachelor's

   25.0 %

   Associate

   25.0 %

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2. Start to develop specific ward aide skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Patient Care	100.00%

3. Complete relevant ward aide training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New ward aides learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a ward aide based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real ward aide resumes.

4. Research ward aide duties and responsibilities

   • Assist with the remediation, rehabilitation, re socialization and behavior modification programs.
   • Drain and observe urine from catheters; change bag between bed bags and leg bags; collect urine and feces specimens.
   • Provide behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.

5. Apply for ward aide jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a ward aide job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams