Restorative Nursing Aide

Also called: Restorative Aide, RNA

A nursing assistant who helps residents keep their strength and mobility through daily exercises.

A day in the life

Walks residents down the hall with a gait belt, leads range-of-motion exercises, and helps people practice standing so they stay out of a wheelchair longer.

Pay over a career

Starting
$31k
Typical
$39k
High
$48k

Estimate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Certificate, about 0 years after high school. CNA certification plus restorative training.

Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.

Outlook

Growing about average (about 2% over 10 years).

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. Exercise apps don't walk a resident down the hall with a gait belt; this physical care stays human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Health-science CTE, Physical education, Biology.

Official data: O*NET occupation 31-1131.

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