Nursing assistant in French
In France, this job is advertised as “Aide-soignant”. To search for jobs in France, type “Aide-soignant” or “Aide-soignante”.
- Masculine
- Aide-soignant
- Feminine
- Aide-soignante
- ROME code
- J1501
Source: France Travail, ROME 4.0 occupation directory (v61, published 15 June 2026) · Data downloaded on 18 October 2026
Common synonyms
- AS
Official ROME job titles
Job titles France Travail attaches to this occupation, useful as search keywords.
- Aide-soignant / Aide-soignante
- Aide-soignant / Aide-soignante en gériatrie
Working as a nursing assistant in France
Search for aide-soignant or aide-soignante, sometimes aide-soignant en gériatrie, in hospitals, clinics, EHPAD (nursing homes) and SSIAD (home nursing services). The profession is regulated: you need the Diplôme d'État d'aide-soignant (DEAS), prepared in an IFAS training institute, through apprenticeship or through VAE. The AFGSU emergency care certificate is also required. EU qualifications go through an authorisation procedure with the regional authority (DREETS); other foreign qualifications usually require the French diploma. A good level of French is expected for safety and handovers. In public hospitals, nursing assistants are recruited on the strength of the diploma, without a competitive exam.
French job profile (in French): Aide-soignant
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