Nursing Aide Jobs
Nursing Aide jobs are open across hospitals, long-term care facilities, assisted living communities, and home health agencies, from entry-level to senior and lead roles, with specializations in geriatric care, rehabilitation support, and memory care. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Overview
The Nurse Aide is responsible for performing basic nursing procedures in assisting in the care of patients.
Responsibilities
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Provides personal care including bath, shampoo, shave, back rub, positions patients, makes beds, prepares patients for meals, feeds patients, and passes ice water.
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Answers all signal lights and bells promptly to determine and meet patient needs.
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Collects specimens, stool, urine, sputum, etc.
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Collects input and output and records appropriately.
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Collects and records vital signs on patient. Obtain and records pertinent patient information per hospital policy.
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Assists and/or feeds patients, provides between meal nourishment’s, provides fresh drinking water and encourages fluids when indicated.
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Assists in progressive ambulation of patients by wheelchair, stretcher, and bed.
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Administers enemas, douches and inserts rectal tubes and documents appropriately.
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Applies ace bandages and elastic stockings, fills hot water bottles, ice bags, pads and humidifiers.
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Cares for Foley catheters and Levine tubes as instructed by nurse.
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Applies condom drains and scrotal suspensatories, unsterile compresses, and binders.
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Gives postmortem care and transports body to morgue.
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Applies restraints and siderails to assure safety of patients.
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Observes isolation technique and gives direct patient care to patients on isolation.
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Assists in colostomy care.
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Sets up Orthopedic appliances.
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Runs errands, delivers messages, and answers telephone.
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Maintains a safe environment.
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Observes for and reports safety hazards, and prepares incident reports.
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Prepares patients for surgery, x-ray and other therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
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Prepares patients for examination and treatment:
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Remains with patients unless relieved;
- Performs such duties as providing proper equipment, supplies, and adjusting lights;
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Cleaning up and restocking of area, including supplies and equipment.
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Assists in the orientation of the new patient to his surroundings.
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Assists in maintaining a sanitary and safe environment in service and nursing areas.
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Participates in team conferences, in-service education programs and staff meetings.
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Assists other hospital employees as needed, i.e. OR Aide returning patients from the Recovery Room, x-ray, etc. (when indicated).
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Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED equivalent.
Successful completion of hospital approved Nursing Aide Training Program.
Three (3) months on-the-job training is required to attain proficiency of performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
Additional training may be required and given, to work in some areas; i.e. competency listing with the State of Kentucky to work in SNF.
Overview
The Nurse Aide is responsible for performing basic nursing procedures in assisting in the care of patients.
Responsibilities
-
Provides personal care including bath, shampoo, shave, back rub, positions patients, makes beds, prepares patients for meals, feeds patients, and passes ice water.
-
Answers all signal lights and bells promptly to determine and meet patient needs.
-
Collects specimens, stool, urine, sputum, etc.
-
Collects input and output and records appropriately.
-
Collects and records vital signs on patient. Obtain and records pertinent patient information per hospital policy.
-
Assists and/or feeds patients, provides between meal nourishment’s, provides fresh drinking water and encourages fluids when indicated.
-
Assists in progressive ambulation of patients by wheelchair, stretcher, and bed.
-
Administers enemas, douches and inserts rectal tubes and documents appropriately.
-
Applies ace bandages and elastic stockings, fills hot water bottles, ice bags, pads and humidifiers.
-
Cares for Foley catheters and Levine tubes as instructed by nurse.
-
Applies condom drains and scrotal suspensatories, unsterile compresses, and binders.
-
Gives postmortem care and transports body to morgue.
-
Applies restraints and siderails to assure safety of patients.
-
Observes isolation technique and gives direct patient care to patients on isolation.
-
Assists in colostomy care.
-
Sets up Orthopedic appliances.
-
Runs errands, delivers messages, and answers telephone.
-
Maintains a safe environment.
-
Observes for and reports safety hazards, and prepares incident reports.
-
Prepares patients for surgery, x-ray and other therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
-
Prepares patients for examination and treatment:
-
Remains with patients unless relieved;
- Performs such duties as providing proper equipment, supplies, and adjusting lights;
-
Cleaning up and restocking of area, including supplies and equipment.
-
Assists in the orientation of the new patient to his surroundings.
-
Assists in maintaining a sanitary and safe environment in service and nursing areas.
-
Participates in team conferences, in-service education programs and staff meetings.
-
Assists other hospital employees as needed, i.e. OR Aide returning patients from the Recovery Room, x-ray, etc. (when indicated).
-
Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients.
-
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED equivalent.
Successful completion of hospital approved Nursing Aide Training Program.
Three (3) months on-the-job training is required to attain proficiency of performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
Additional training may be required and given, to work in some areas; i.e. competency listing with the State of Kentucky to work in SNF.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- ALG Senior63
- Appalachian Regional Healthcare43
- Prometric30
- BAYADA Home Health Care29
- Monument Health19
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services313
- Education61
- Medical Devices14
- Distribution & Wholesale13
- Insurance13
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nursing aide jobs.
- Active state CNA certification or nurse aide registry listing in good standing
- Experience with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, and feeding
- Ability to safely transfer and reposition patients using proper body mechanics
- CPR and basic first aid certification required at time of hire
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Experience working in a long-term care, hospital, or home health setting
Tips for Your Nursing Aide Job Search
List every certification you hold
Nurse aide registries vary by state, so your CNA certification from one state may not transfer automatically. List the issuing state and registry number on your resume so hiring managers can verify your active status without guessing.
Tailor your resume to the setting
A skilled nursing facility and a pediatric hospital look for different hands-on skills. If you're applying to memory care, call out dementia-specific experience. If you're targeting rehab units, highlight mobility assistance and transfer techniques by name.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists nursing aide openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by shift type
Night and weekend shifts often have fewer applicants and faster hiring timelines. If your schedule is flexible, call that out in your cover letter. Many facilities prioritize candidates who can cover hard-to-fill overnight or rotating shifts.
Prepare for a skills demonstration
Many nursing aide interviews include a hands-on component where you perform tasks like hand washing, bed-making, or transferring a patient. Practice the standard steps in the correct order so the sequence feels natural under observation.
Ask about patient ratios before accepting
During the offer stage, ask how many residents or patients you'd be assigned per shift. A high ratio affects your ability to give quality care and your own safety. It's a practical question that also signals you take the role seriously.
Nursing Aide Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most nursing aides?
The companies hiring the most nursing aides right now include ALG Senior, Appalachian Regional Healthcare, and Prometric, with the largest share of openings in North Carolina, Kentucky, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand tends to be highest in facilities that serve aging populations or provide post-acute rehabilitation.
How many nursing aide jobs are remote?
About 0% of nursing aide openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which is low relative to most occupations given that the role is hands-on by nature. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or telephonic components are care coordination support roles and training or orientation positions that don't require direct patient contact.
How do you become a nursing aide?
To become a nursing aide, complete a state-approved nursing aide training program, which typically combines classroom instruction with supervised clinical hours. After finishing the program, pass your state's written and skills competency exam to get listed on the nurse aide registry. Once listed, you're eligible to apply for CNA positions at hospitals, nursing homes, and home health agencies.
Can you get hired as a nursing aide with little or no experience?
Yes, many employers hire nursing aides with no prior clinical experience if you hold a current CNA certification. Long-term care facilities and staffing agencies that place aides in home health are often the most open to new graduates. Volunteering at a care facility before applying, or completing your clinical hours at the facility where you want to work, can give you a practical advantage during the hiring process.
What does the nursing aide interview process look like?
Most nursing aide interviews start with a phone or in-person conversation covering your certification status, availability, and experience with specific patient populations. A second stage often involves a hands-on skills check where a charge nurse or supervisor observes you performing a basic care task. Some facilities complete both stages in a single visit and extend a conditional offer the same day, pending a background check and health screening.
Where can I find and apply to nursing aide jobs?
You can find and apply to nursing aide jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your certification, preferred setting, and shift availability, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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