Nursing Assistants for Seniors
Hands-on personal care at home from a certified nursing assistant, for families who want state-certified training. Post what you need for free and hire a caregiver directly.
What a nursing assistant can help with
- Bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
- Safe transfers, repositioning and walking
- Help with eating and fluids
- Taking and noting vital signs if asked
- Skin checks and reporting changes
- Keeping the room and linens clean
What to know before hiring a nursing assistant
To be certified, a nurse aide completes a state-approved training program of at least 75 hours, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, and passes a competency exam (42 CFR 483.152). The state then lists them on its nurse aide registry, which you can search online in most states.
CNA credentials on CaregiverConnect are listed by the caregiver. Look the person up on your state registry before hiring. A CNA working privately does not do skilled nursing.
Questions to ask
- Which state certified you, and is it current?
- Where have you worked as a CNA?
- Are you comfortable with lifts, catheters and incontinence care?
- Can you give two references from recent clients or employers?
Nursing Assistants by state
Each state page lists its cities. Each city page shows local Census figures and the Medicare-certified providers nearby.
Nursing Assistants: common questions
Can a CNA give medication?
Generally no. A CNA can remind someone to take medication. Giving medication is usually reserved for licensed nurses, or for aides with a separate state medication certification.
Is a CNA worth paying more for?
If the person needs hands-on help with transfers, bathing or incontinence, training and experience matter. For companionship and errands, a certification is less important than reliability and a good fit.
Find CNAs for someone you love
Posting is free and takes about ten minutes. Caregivers near you can see it as soon as it is live.
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