How to Hire the Right Certified Nurse Assistant

Certified nursing assistants or aides are health care professionals who are responsible for assisting patients with basic care. Nursing assistants work with patients and help with dressing, bathing, feeding, and taking the vital signs of the patients. They work in a variety of environments, including nursing homes, hospitals and adult care centers. Nursing assistants can also be hired in private, domestic situations. It is not uncommon for the family of an ill or elderly family member to hire a certified nursing assistant to help them care for a loved one. Here is a guide to assist you with finding an aide.

Things You'll Need

• Budget for nurse assistant

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Instructions

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  Determine your specific care needs. How many hours will you require the aide to work? Will it be full-time or part-time? What services will you require the aide to provide? Finally, how much are you willing to spend? The average salary of a certified nursing assistant in 2009 is between $10.00 and $15.00 per hour. Calculate the amount of hours that you will need and determine whether this will fit into your budget.

• 2

  Advertise the position. You can post the advertisement on online job boards. Alternatively, you may also post the position in your local newspapers or local nursing schools.

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  Interview potential candidates. Be sure to check all references and speak with former employers to get a sense of the candidate's work history. If you or the patient has any special needs or requirements, such as a specific disability, make sure that you discuss this with the candidate.

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  Choose which certified nursing assistant is best for you.