What are the requirements in becoming a Nurse Aide?
Asked by alicia7382
Is it necessary to have some experience or a certificate before applying for the job or will they train you? I am very interested in becoming one and working at a nursing home. I live in Chicago, if that helps.

Best Answer:
You would have to find a school in your area that trains you to become a CNA or STNA. School for this can last anywhere from three days to two or three months. I advice you to pick your program wisely, the shorter the program the harder it will be for you to remember anything. A program that's about a month long is good I think. I live in Florida and completed a five week program which cost me $700 and included cpr and first aid certification. After the program you will be required to take a state exam in which you have a written one and a clinical skills part. You are required to do everything in the clinical skills portion of the exam perfectly. I finished my course in early june and my state exam was scheduled in early august, I had the advantage that my school would let me go in and practice every day so I could do good in the clinical skills. Anyway, after you clear the background check and pass your exam you will be issued a license. Then comes the hard part which is the job hunt, I mean it is kind of easy and hard at the same time. Just make sure you have a CPR certificate. Good luck.

your going to need your CNA degree. CNA= Certified Nursing Assistant. Look around your area for training schools that offer CNA programs, they're normally around 2 weeks, most have flexible times, some are day classes, if you need a night class, you can find those. Then you will need to pass your CNA state exam
Answered by Brittney O

Nurses aides should have a certificate, making you a C.N.A. Most nursing homes won't hire you without one. One can be had from a local or community college. In Home Supportive Services (I.H.S.S.) can employ non-certified workers to provide in home care for disabled or elderly persons, reducing the cost to the state for persons that might need to be housed in a nursing home if they didn't have some to care for them otherwise. Most nursing homes will not train you.
Answered by Evil-Lynn