CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT
Home health aides are non-licensed members of the home care team that assist patients who wish to receive care in the comfort of their own home with daily living.
Career Details
Skills
Students in Certified Nurse Assistant are trained in the following subject areas:
- Caring for patients and helping with such daily activities as bathing and dressing
- Performing basic nursing responsibilities, including taking and recording vital signs and turning and positioning patients
- Controlling infections
- Understanding and following safety and emergency procedures
- Understanding how to care for patients with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
Requirements
Before entering the program, students must:
- Comply with state requirements that may involve a criminal background check and completion of a training program meeting federal content requirements.
- Complete the core curriculum with passing scores on all written and performance tests.
- Meet basic academic requirements in math and reading.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Register with the state regulatory authority.
Credentials
As a Job Corps student, you will have the opportunity to earn credentials in your training area that may lead to greater employment opportunities, higher wages, and promotions.
Students who complete a program in the Healthcare training program can earn nationally recognized credentials from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and a state-issued credential/license.
Certified Nurse Assistant Numbers to Know
$24K
National average earning potential for this career
18+
Months to complete career training program
Expectations
While on the job, you will be expected to display the following traits at all times:
Attention to detail
Concern for others
Cooperation
Dependability
Integrity