A nursing assistant working with Nursa provides basic care and helps patients with activities of daily living under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Nursing assistants work in a variety of nursing and residential care facilities, long-term care centers, assisted living facilities (ALFs), hospitals, home healthcare services, and more.

CNA Responsibilities:

Allowing for some variation in duties from one work setting to another, the following are typical responsibilities of CNAs:

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, dressing, feeding, and walking or exercising
• Record vital signs, height, and weight 
• Measure and record dietary intake and output
• Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention 
• Document all care provided and refused and submit paperwork
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of care
• Transport patients to treatment units, operating rooms, or other areas using wheelchairs, stretchers, or movable beds 
• Clean and sanitize patients’ clothing, rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other areas, maintaining safety standards and infection control procedures

CNA Qualifications:

Here are basic qualifications and important skills for nursing assistants working with Nursa:

• Completing a nurse assistant course that meets state requirements
• Passing the respective state’s competency exam and obtaining a certification or license—if applicable
• Following oral and written instructions 
• Working as part of a team 
• Providing compassionate and reliable care
• Communicating effectively within a team

CNA Benefits:

CNAs who find jobs with Nursa enjoy all of the following advantages:

• Access to a wide range of per diem jobs and other short-term assignments
• Competitive hourly rates
• Fast and straightforward payments
• User-friendly platform and downloadable app for easy job booking 
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate all preferences and lifestyles