Job openings for entry-level positions, especially nurse aides , are available in virtually all long term care facilities across North Carolina. A number of entry-level positions are available in the long term care field that require no previous health care experience. Each of these positions offers the opportunity to advance to more senior positions. Many facilities offer scholarships and tuition reimbursement to enable their employees to return to school. To be registered as a nurse aide, you must complete 75 hours of training, and demonstrate your skills through a competency examination.
Many nurse aides go on to become licensed practical nurses, registered nurses and therapists.
Click here to obtain more information on how to become a Nurse Aide . Dietary aides help prepare and serve nutritionally balanced foods to frail elders and disabled individuals. Many dietary aides go on to become food service managers. Many of those who start out in the housekeeping and laundry departments either go on to become department heads or decide to enter direct patient care positions as nurse aides or licensed nursing staff. This is an entry-level position for individuals who are interested in rehabilitation services such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy.