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Sitter, Nurse Tech/CNA
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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$45,252 / year median in California
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Compensation Salary Range:
$24.15- $28.
Responsibilities Position Overview:
Provides safe, efficient and therapeutic patient care for patients who need a sitter while in the hospital, which includes constant observation, while under direction of Licensed Nurse and Medical Staff. Qualifications Notice toApplicants:
The position is available as either Sitter, Nurse Tech or Sitter, CNA . Placement into the appropriate role will be based on the candidate's qualifications, including whether they possess a current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification. Candidates who do not possess a CNA certification will be considered for the Sitter, Nurse Tech position. The pay for this role ranges from $24.15 to $28.60 per hour , depending on the position and qualifications. We encourage candidates with or without a CNA certification to apply.Required:
High school Diploma or equivalent (GED) Current California Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification (Sitter, CNA applicants only) One (1) year experience as a Nurse Tech in an acute care setting or skilled nursing facility Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationPreferred:
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