Nursing Assistant
Provide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. Perform duties such as monitoring of health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, or ambulation of patients in a health or nursing facility. May include medication administration and other health-related tasks. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants.
At a Glance
Nursing Assistant earns an average of $32,169/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1.1–1.2 years. Top skills: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Nursing, Vital Signs.
$32,169/yr
High school or GED
1.1–1.2 years
194
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Nursing Assistants
Median Wage
$39,530/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+2.3%
Education
Postsecondary nondegree award
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (16)
Nursing
Vital Signs
Nursing Care
Personal Care
Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs)
Home Health Care
Toileting
Housekeeping
Patient Assistance
Direct Patient Care
Medical Records
Long-Term Care
Meal Planning And Preparation
Caregiving
Patient Transport
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Common Skills (8)
Communication
Customer Service
Linens
Compassion
Interpersonal Communications
Computer Literacy
Coordinating
Certifications (6)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Registered Nurse (RN)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Valid Driver's License
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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