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Certified Nurse Assistant
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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.
$44,105 / year median in Massachusetts
+9% projected growth
Job Description
CNA certification or current enrollment in a nursing program with sufficient hours of clinical rotation1-2 years experience with pediatric population preferredMust maintain certification in CPR for Healthcare ProvidersAbility to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment required