Correlations of factors associated with job values, job stress and job satisfaction among hospital nursing assistants.

Aim: To investigate the correlation between job values, job stress, and job satisfaction among nursing assistants in a hospital setting.

Design: A cross-sectional study.

Methods: Data were collected from nursing assistants working in a regional hospital and a medical center in Northern Taiwan. A self-rated structured questionnaire was used to collect data on participants' demographic characteristics, job values, job stress, and job satisfaction. Descriptive statistics, t test, one-way analysis of variance, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and stepwise regression were used for data analysis.

Results: A total of 135 questionnaires were distributed; of them, 132 were returned, resulting in a response rate of 97.8%. The average age of the participants was 57.08 ± 5.86 years, with the majority being female, high school educated, and married. Most participants (70%) had >5 years of experience in working as nursing assistants. The average job satisfaction score of was 63.63, indicating a moderate level of job satisfaction. Job satisfaction exhibited a significantly positive correlation with job values but a significantly negative correlation with job stress. Job value was negatively correlated with job stress. Stepwise regression revealed that job values significantly explained the variance in job satisfaction among hospital nursing assistants.

Conclusions: Nursing assistants are integral to clinical practice. To enhance their job satisfaction and professional development, health-care institutions and policymakers should implement strategies such as providing continual training, offering recognition and rewards to enhance sense of accomplishment.

Patient or public contribution: This study involves no patient or public contribution.