A Day In The Life
Health Sciences Industry
Salary Breakdown
Nursing Assistants
Average
$31,110
ANNUAL
$14.96
HOURLY
Entry Level
$24,180
ANNUAL
$11.63
HOURLY
Mid Level
$29,690
ANNUAL
$14.28
HOURLY
Expert Level
$37,460
ANNUAL
$18.01
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Nursing Assistants
32,340
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Nursing Assistants
Job Titles
Entry Level
JOB TITLE
Assistant
Mid Level
JOB TITLE
Officer
Expert Level
JOB TITLE
Director
Supporting Programs
Nursing Assistants
Legacy CNA Training
Non-Credit
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Bloomington
Associate's Degree
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Evansville
Associate's Degree
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Fort Wayne
Associate's Degree
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Indianapolis
Associate's Degree
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Lake County
Associate's Degree
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Lawrenceburg
Associate's Degree
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Sellersburg
Associate's Degree
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-South Bend/Elkhart
Associate's Degree
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Terre Haute
Associate's Degree
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Valparaiso
Associate's Degree
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Hamilton County
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-South Bend/Elkhart
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Indianapolis
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Lawrenceburg
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-South Bend/Elkhart
Certificate
In Person
Midwest Healthcare Career Training and Development
Non-Credit
In Person
Region 5 Workforce Board, Inc
Registered Apprenticeship
In Person
Fort Wayne Community Schools, Adult and Cont. Ed.
Non-Credit
In Person
Southwestern Indiana Health Services Academy
Non-Credit
In Person
ALR Educational Health Services Inc.
Non-Credit
In Person
Top Expected Tasks
Nursing Assistants
01
Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
02
Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
03
Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.
04
Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
05
Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
06
Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
07
Remind patients to take medications or nutritional supplements.
08
Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.
09
Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves.
10
Position or hold patients in position for surgical preparation.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Nursing Assistants
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
KNOWLEDGE
Medicine and Dentistry
SKILL
Service Orientation
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Coordination
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Speech Recognition
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