Nursing Assistant

Job Description

A Nursing Assistant Job Description involves providing direct physical care and daily living support to patients under the supervision of licensed nurses like Registered Nurses (RNs) or Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs).• Daily Living Support: Assist patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Nutrition & Feeding: Serve meals, feed patients, and monitor food and liquid intake.
• Vital Signs & Monitoring: Measure and record temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration rate, and patient output.
• Mobility Assistance: Turn, reposition bedridden patients, and help patients walk or transfer between beds and wheelchairs.
• Communication & Reporting: Observe patient behavior or physical changes and report concerns immediately to the nursing staff.• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Certification: Completion of a state-approved or accredited training program and passing a competency exam (often leading to Certified Nursing Assistant / CNA status).
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long shifts, bend, and lift or move patients safely.
• Soft Skills: High level of patience, compassion, empathy, and strong interpersonal communication.