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Description

Provide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. Perform duties such as monitoring of health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, or ambulation of patients in a health or nursing facility. May include medication administration and other health-related tasks. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants.

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Occupation Details

 

Location

Virginia

Education Requirements

Postsecondary nondegree award

Growth Opportunity

12.70% growth rate
5,860 annual job openings

Wage Range

$16/hour 14.01 15.69 50th percentile 17.60

Required Work Experience

None

On-The-Job Training

None
(no occupation-specific training required)

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