Monday 3 June 2013

Finding a Nursing Assistant Job


Jobs in the nursing industry keep growing in parallel to the rising population. Professionals who are most in demand are the certified nurse aides. These nurse aides complete a short-duration course and pass the competency evaluation exam to earn the legal rights for practicing their skills by bearing a license. If you have the CNA license and are finding a nurse aide job, these steps will help in starting your career in the healthcare industry.

1. As soon as you have obtained your license, create an impressive resume to let the prospective employers know about your qualification. If you are lacking in putting your skills and knowledge in words, seek help of a professional writer. We would recommend resumepassion.com to build a job-winning resume.

2. Contact the career center of the institute you have received the training from. They may not be offering job placement, but they can help you with their contacts with the medical fraternities. The counsellor at the center may also make a phone call or two and suggest your name to the employers.

3. Upload your resume on as many job portals as possible. Sometimes, employers search profiles on the portals instead of advertising their requirements. This helps them in saving some money and scanning your profile without your knowledge.

4. Simultaneously, try building up network with people in the similar profession. Since nurses are aware of the internal vacancies, you may receive the first-hand information about the opening. If you have a good nurse network, they may forward your resume to the human resource department. They may even contact other nurses working on different floors to find out any place for you.

5. Take help of the Internet as well in searching the job. Additionally, buy a magazine called “Nurseweek,” that publish details of all prospective employers you can apply to. This magazine also keep adding interesting and impressive articles reading which can help in your career.

6. You can walk-in at nearby hospitals and nursing homes to inquire about employment. If the facility needs you, they may send you to the human resources, or ask you to leave your resume with them.

7. Call your friends and relatives to inform about your job search. If they come to know any new openings related to your profession, they will definitely call you.

By taking immediate attention to these steps, you can get a nurse aide job no matter whether you have the experience or just a fresher.  

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