CNA Jobs in Alabama

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, CNA

  • Cypress Cove Center
  • Muscle Shoals, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Muscle Shoals, AL
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities: The Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA works alongside a Licensed/Registered Nurse to directly impact patients'/residents' quality of life by assisting with their activities of daily...

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Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA

  • Magnolia Ridge Center
  • Gardendale, AL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Gardendale, AL
  • 45+ days ago

Responsibilities: The Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA works alongside a Licensed/Registered Nurse to directly impact patients'/residents' quality of life by assisting with their activities of daily...

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • Shiftkey, LLC
  • Dothan, AL
  • 3 days ago
  • Dothan, AL
  • 3 days ago

." - CNA, Kansas City, MO...

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Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA

  • Genesis Administrative Services LLC
  • Elmore, AL
  • moments ago
  • Elmore, AL
  • moments ago

Responsibilities The Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA works alongside a Licensed/Registered Nurse to directly impact patients'/residents' quality of life by assisting with their activities of daily...

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Patient Care Technician (Second Shift/Per Diem)

  • 10 Roswell Park Cancer Institute
  • Mobile, AL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Mobile, AL
  • 1 hour ago

Title: Patient Care Technician (Second Shift/Per Diem) Job Type: Regular Company: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Department: Nursing - Resource Pool Time Type: Part time Weekly Hours: 4...

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CMC Medication Aide Student Trainee - Estelle Unit

  • University of Texas Medical Branch
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 1 hour ago

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice...

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Patient Care Assistant - Emergency Department

  • North Alabama Medical Center
  • Florence, AL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Florence, AL
  • 2 hours ago

Assists patients with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, eating, toileting, ambulation)....

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Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

  • SouthernCare
  • Evergreen, AL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Evergreen, AL
  • 2 hours ago

Are you a Hospice Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) who finds purpose in providing compassionate, hands-on care during lifes most meaningful moments?...

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CNA Hospice

  • Amedisys, Inc.
  • Mobile, AL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Mobile, AL
  • 2 hours ago

CNA experience within the last two years. Current CPR certification. Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance....

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Patient Care Technician

  • DaVita
  • Montgomery, AL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Montgomery, AL
  • 2 hours ago

medical equipment Physically able to work long shifts on your feet Willing to float between local clinics if needed Flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays Preferred: CNA...

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Patient Care Technician - Full Time

  • Noland Health Services
  • Dothan, AL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Dothan, AL
  • 3 hours ago

Provides activities of daily living and other specified patient care procedures for the adult and geriatric patient. Essential Job Functions Provides for patients activities of daily living with...

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Patient Care Technician - PCT

  • Fresenius Medical Care
  • Pelham, AL
  • 5 hours ago
  • Pelham, AL
  • 5 hours ago

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance...

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Full-Time

  • Noland Health Services
  • Anniston, AL
  • 5 hours ago
  • Anniston, AL
  • 5 hours 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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Patient Care Tech Full Time Nights Surgical Short Stay

  • Community Health System
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 6 hours ago

Supports patients with meals, feeding, bathing, oral care, grooming, linen changes, skin care, elimination assistance, and urinary catheter care....

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Restorative CNA (10a-6p)

  • NHS Management
  • Double Springs, AL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Double Springs, AL
  • 18 hours ago

Give personal care to residents: bath (bed, shower, tub, whirlpool), shampoo, comb hair, oral care, personal hygiene, shave, nail care, assist with dressing, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy...

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Demographic Data for Alabama

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Salary for CNA Jobs in Alabama

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireNursing research efforts.


Highest Education Level

CNAs in Alabama 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 Alabama
Less than 1 year
54.8%
None
26.7%
1-2 years
15.7%
8-10 years
2.8%


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