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| Duties and Responsibilities: | |
| Nursing aides work under the direction of other health care professionals, usually in nursing homes or hospitals. Their duties include taking the blood pressure, temperature, and pulse of patients. They help patients get in and out of bed, take baths, and dress. They also serve meals and perform housekeeping chores like making beds and cleaning rooms. | |
| Average Salary: $8,000 - $22,000 | |
| Educational Requirements: | |
| Most employers prefer that nursing assistants and aides have a high school diploma or GED certificate. Nursing assistants usually receive on-the-job training where they work. Some vocational schools and community colleges offer courses preparatory training programs. | |
| For More Information: | |
| American Nursing Assistants Association
Box 165 Ottawa, KS 66067 |
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