Nursing Assistant: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Through history
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Long ago
People who cared for the sick have helped others feel comfortable for many, many years, bringing warm drinks and soft blankets.
Tools of the trade
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Thermometer
A thermometer is a small tool that shows how warm or cool a person's body is.
A day in the job
- MorningA nursing assistant says hello, asks how someone slept, and helps them wash and get dressed.
Words to know
- Comfort
- Comfort means feeling safe, cozy, and well looked after. Nursing assistants help people feel comfort every day.
Quiz time
Nursing assistants only help people by cooking meals.
Nursing assistants can notice when someone looks sad or uncomfortable.