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Certified Nursing Assistant Night Shift
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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.
$33,587 / year median in Mississippi
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Assist with vital sign monitoring, including taking blood pressure, pulse, and temperature readings.
Qualifications:
- Current certification as a Nursing Assistant .
- Prior experience working in a medical setting, preferably in assisted living or senior care.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Ability to lift and move patients as needed.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks and responsibilities.