A nursing assistant provides personal care to patients in hospitals and nursing homes under the direction of nurses and doctors. They perform various tasks like bathing patients, taking vitals, preparing and delivering meals, and monitoring patients for changes in mental state or emotions. The typical salary for a nursing assistant is $29,240 per year.

2.  A Nursing Assistant gives personal care to
patients in hospitals and nursing homes.
They work under the direction of nurses and
doctors. They do a variety of tasks from
bathing patients to taking blood pressure.
Nursing assistants check with the supervising
nurse for instructions about each patient.
Nursing assistants prepare food trays and
deliver meals. Nursing assistants watch
patients for change in mental alertness or
emotions.

3. $29,240
What kind and how much education is needed to
become a Nursing Assistant?
You need to complete a formal training program