Top skills for Nursing Assistant jobs
Based on 736 active Nursing Assistant postings · updated Oct 8, 2026.
Skills employers ask for
The share of Nursing Assistant postings that list each skill. Text that appears in almost every posting — equal-opportunity and benefits sections — is left out.
- Nursing97%
- Bathing45%
- Supervision25%
- Reimbursement21%
- Empathy21%
- Life Support20%
- Vital Signs18%
- Rehabilitation18%
- Scheduling12%
- Health Care9%
- Acute Care8%
- Blood Pressure8%
- Housekeeping8%
- Pharmacy7%
- Ambulation7%
- Infection Prevention7%
- Diets6%
- Food Services6%
- Respiration6%
- Caregiving6%
- Mental Health5%
- Critical Thinking5%
- Food Preparation5%
- Mechanics5%
- Pet Care5%
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