| Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English | | | | | | | | | | |
| BLS (CPR) Certification Required | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Certified Nursing Assistant Certification through State of Louisiana |
| Behavioral De-escalation Training Strongly Recommended | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Compassion and sympathy help patients feel an emotional connection. The C.N.A. must have good communication skills to gain trust from the patient, and discuss various issues with other professional staffers |
| Emotional stability helps maintain personal balance when dealing with stress, emergencies or human suffering | | | | | | |
| Ability to think quickly in emergencies, use good judgment and organize their work to assure all patients receive necessary care. |
| Must be able to follow directions and perform work according to department standards/policies when no directions are given. |
| Must be emotionally mature and able to function effectively under stress. | | | | | | | | | | |