CNA Jobs in Anniston, AL

A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) plays a vital role in the nursing industry as they provide basic care to patients and assist nurses with medical procedures. CNA's tasks include taking patient's vital signs, helping with daily activities such as eating, bathing and walking, cleaning and sanitizing patient areas, and providing emotional support to patients and their families. Additionally, they assist with procedures like wound care and specimen collection. The role is essential to ensuring the smooth operation of healthcare facilities and enhancing patient satisfaction and care.

To become a CNA, an individual must have a high school diploma or GED, complete a state-approved education program, and pass a competency exam. Essential skills for a CNA include strong interpersonal and communication skills, physical stamina, empathy, and attention to detail. Prior to becoming a CNA, an individual may have had roles such as a Home Health Aide, Personal Care Assistant, or Medical Assistant. These roles provide valuable experience and exposure to the healthcare environment and patient care, offering a solid foundation for a career as a CNA.

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Certified Nursing Assistant - SNF - PRN

  • Noland Health Services
  • Anniston, AL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Anniston, AL
  • 7 hours ago

Essential Job Functions 1.Provides personal care and activities of daily living (ADLs) care to residents including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting. 2.Keeps residents rooms and resident care...

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Nursing Assistant

  • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shelby County
  • Talladega, AL (22 miles from Anniston, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Talladega, AL (22 miles from Anniston, AL)
  • 1 day ago

Realize Your Vision as a Nursing Assistant Assist nurses with patients and treatments as needed, including helping patients with daily personal activities like bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating...

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Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant CNA PRN

  • Aveanna Healthcare
  • Pell City, AL (21 miles from Anniston, AL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Pell City, AL (21 miles from Anniston, AL)
  • 5 days ago

Monday - Friday for Talladega, St Clair and Clay Counties Essential Job Functions: Perform personal care tasks including assistance transferring clients, medication administration, personal grooming (bathing...

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Hospice CNA - PRN

  • Enhabit Home Health and Hospice
  • Anniston, AL
  • 5 days ago
  • Anniston, AL
  • 5 days ago

opportunities Continuing education and scholarship opportunities Responsibilities Our Hospice Nursing Aides assist with various personal care issues including changing bedding, changing clothing, bathing...

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Hospice CNA - Full Time

  • Enhabit Home Health and Hospice
  • Anniston, AL
  • 5 days ago
  • Anniston, AL
  • 5 days ago

opportunities Continuing education and scholarship opportunities Responsibilities Enhabit Hospice Nursing Aides assist with various personal care issues including changing bedding, changing clothing, bathing...

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Full-Time - Hiring Incentive $1,500

  • Noland Health Services
  • Pell City, AL (21 miles from Anniston, AL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Pell City, AL (21 miles from Anniston, AL)
  • 5 days ago

Essential Job Functions Provides personal care and activities of daily living (ADL's) care to residents including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting....

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In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

  • Visiting Angels
  • Pell City, AL (21 miles from Anniston, AL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Pell City, AL (21 miles from Anniston, AL)
  • 11 days ago

In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA Visiting Angels of Anniston is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the local area including Pell City, Anniston, New London, Lincoln,...

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Patient Care Aide - PCA

  • Visiting Angels
  • Anniston, AL
  • 11 days ago
  • Anniston, AL
  • 11 days ago

Patient Care Aide - PCA Are you searching for a career with flexibility, room for growth, and the ability to make a difference in the lives of senior adults in your community? Visiting Angels of...

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Patient Care Assistant - PCA

  • Visiting Angels
  • Talladega, AL (22 miles from Anniston, AL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Talladega, AL (22 miles from Anniston, AL)
  • 11 days ago

Patient Care Assistant - PCA Are you looking for a Patient Care Assistant - PCA job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Visiting Angels office in Anniston...

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Medication Assistant, Certified (MAC) - Starting $18/hr

  • Noland Health Services
  • Anniston, AL
  • 22 days ago
  • Anniston, AL
  • 22 days ago

Summary of Duties Responsible for limited medication administration tasks and providing residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident's Medication...

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Patient Care Technician Special Weekend Bonus Applies

  • Regional Medical Center
  • Anniston, AL
  • 25 days ago
  • Anniston, AL
  • 25 days ago

Preforms routine basic patient care precedures as directed under the supervision of the Registered Nurse or LPN. Work is performed in accordance with Patient Services Standards of Care and...

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CNA Nurse Aide

  • Visiting Angels
  • Anniston, AL
  • 25 days ago
  • Anniston, AL
  • 25 days ago

As a Visiting Angels CNA Nurse Aide, you'll play a vital role in enriching the quality of life of clients and supporting their wellness in accordance with their custom care plans....

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Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA

  • Visiting Angels
  • Pell City, AL (21 miles from Anniston, AL)
  • 25 days ago
  • Pell City, AL (21 miles from Anniston, AL)
  • 25 days ago

Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA Are you looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills?...

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Live-In Certified Nurse Aide

  • Visiting Angels
  • Talladega, AL (22 miles from Anniston, AL)
  • 25 days ago
  • Talladega, AL (22 miles from Anniston, AL)
  • 25 days ago

Live-In Certified Nurse Aide Are you searching for a career with flexibility, room for growth, and the ability to make a difference in the lives of senior adults in your community? Visiting Angels...

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CNA

  • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shelby County
  • Pell City, AL (21 miles from Anniston, AL)
  • 26 days ago
  • Pell City, AL (21 miles from Anniston, AL)
  • 26 days ago

Realize Your Vision as a Nursing Assistant Assist nurses with patients and treatments as needed, including helping patients with daily personal activities like bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating...

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Demographic Data for Anniston, AL

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Salary for CNA Jobs in Anniston, AL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for CNA positions.



Highest Education Level

CNAs in Anniston, AL offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
24.8%
Bachelor's Degree
24.4%
High School or GED
21.1%
Associate's Degree
18.4%
Master's Degree
7.0%
Some College
1.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some High School
0.9%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by CNAs in Anniston, AL
Less than 1 year
54.8%
None
26.7%
1-2 years
15.7%
8-10 years
2.8%


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