Working with the elderly population can be a rewarding career.There are numerous employment opportunities that can allow anindividual to work with the elderly population. One such careeropportunity is working in a nursing home, or long term carefacility. Many opportunities are available in long term care, butthe CNA, or certified nursing assistant requires that theindividual complete a CNA program. Many community colleges offer acomprehensive CNA program which allows the graduate to work underthe direction of either an LPN, which is a licensed practicalnurse, or an RN, which is a registered nurse.Upon completing the CNA program and successfully passing acertification test, the CNA is allowed to administer basic care topatients in hospitals and to residents in nursing homes, skilledcare fac