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Nursing 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.
$33,587 / year median in Mississippi
+2% projected growth
Job Description
The role of the Certified Nursing Assistant is to protect, sustain and nurture the Elders by providing assistance with Activities of Daily Living and with other needs as required in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations and within the established policies and procedures of the company (Methodist Senior Services) to assure that the highest degree of quality care can be maintained at all times. Preferred Qualifications It is preferred that Certified Nursing Assistants have six (6) months experience working in a nursing home, hospital, home health agency or other health care facility. Must have high school diploma or GED and must have successfully completed an approved Nurse Aide training course and be certified in this state. Minimum Qualifications Must meet the minimum age requirements for a work permit in the state; must have verification that he/she is not listed on the "Mississippi Nurses Aide Abuse Registry"; Reasonable accommodation which does not create undue hardship will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.