Occupation information for Nursing Assistants District of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Postsecondary certificate

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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• Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
• Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.
• Position or hold patients in position for surgical preparation.
• Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
• Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
• Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
• Remind patients to take medications or nutritional supplements.
• Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.
• Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves.
• Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.

Tools:

• Electronic medical thermometers
• Mobile medical services automated external defibrillators AED or hard paddles
• Shower or bath chairs or seats for the physically challenged
• Therapeutic heating or cooling pads or compresses or packs
• Wheelchairs

Technology:

• Accounting software
• Electronic mail software
• Medical software
• Spreadsheet software
• Video conferencing software

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