Nursing Aide (CNA)
What they do:
Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Perform duties such as feed, bathe, dress, groom, or move patients, or change linens. May transfer or transport patients. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants.
For more information about this career, including education, job outlook and related careers, visit the US Department of Labor website.
We are providing examples of programs, training, and classwork that could provide a pathway to this career. Please be aware that these are not the only options!
If any of the links are broken or if you have any questions, please contact the Future Center.
Community Opportunities (Volunteer, Job Shadow)
Students should consider volunteer or work experiences with health and medicine. Please see the below websites to search for current opportunities in these areas:
Find a Volunteer Opportunity (Volunteer Search Websites)
Indeed.com (Job Search website)
Future Center: Current Volunteer and Internship Opportunities
Pathways to this Career
For this career, it is recommended/required to earn a certificate. Students attending at WHS can earn their CNA license through the Health Occupations class for free.
Here is an example of a certificate program: