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Senior caregivers who are interested in pursuing a career in caregiving may want to consider becoming a certified nursing assistant or C.N.A.  Certification allows for more job opportunities as nursing homes, hospitals and assisted living communities must staff a minimum number of C.N.A.’s to meet the state department of health licensing requirements.

What qualifications are needed to become a C.N.A.?

  • Caring Personality
  • High School Diploma or Equivalency Test
  • 18 years old
  • Pass Drug Test

What skills are taught in a C.N.A. training program?

  • Personal Care Skills
  • Safe Transfer Skills
  • Bathing
  • Toileting (Catheter Care)
  • Feeding
  • Managing Emotions/Personalities

All certified aides must complete a state certification exam before they are officially given their certificate.  Their training school will provide them with training in the field and a practice test.  You may take a free sample nursing aide test or practice test to learn more about the skills taught to C.N.A.’s.

You may also work as a companion caregiver while you are taking your training courses, in order to develop more skills until you pass the certification exam – you may apply for a job in your area on Caregiverlist.  Many companies will provide a tuition reimbursement and many communities also provide a stipend or scholarship or grant programs to help pay for the cost of a training course – – this is because there is an ongoing need for C.N.A.’s as the baby boomer population ages.

Research Certified Nursing Aide/Assistant training schools in your area and find out the admission requirements.  It is also a good idea to speak to their admissions department ahead of time to learn about financial aide opportunities.

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