Nurses Assistant Duties?

[Stray FL]

No not a CNA....but a run of the mill Nurses Assitant.

Reason I ask is my local hospital has an entry-level opening as a Nurses Assistant and I was thinking of taking it up at night to get me some experience in a hospital setting.

What duties are entailed? I know it must be a pretty lowly position to hold but I hope itll help more then it'll hurt

[nana kathy]

When I started my position in an Assisted Living Facility 3 years ago, as a PCC (personal care companion), I assisted in every task that was necessary to give the resident the quality of care that was expected. After 2 years at this facility, I became a RA (resident assistant) in another ALF. The LPN on staff assumed I was either a LPN or RN. I joking replied I was "a Jill of all trades and Master of None" having NO title that qualified me for anything but caring.....

I was taught by the best of care-takers to do the best I could do, that the residents ALWAYS come first, and WHEN IN DOUBT, ASK QUESTIONS...

I used to make the statements that I NEVER wanted to be a nurse, WHY? Because I never thought I was qualified and had no desire.... Guess who is looking into the schooling I need to become a LPN?? Why? Because of the caring mentors I have worked with... Title?? People need people. My greatest thrill is when an elderly resident tells me they love me, need me, or respect me.... Not the LPN or RN....

So to each and every one with or without a title out there, May God Bless you and may you KEEP YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR AND COMPASSION.................. I respect you, as do most of your humble pts, residents, or souls you care for..............