CNA Jobs in Chula Vista, CA

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 Nurse Assistant/Certified Med Tech

  • Human Good
  • La Jolla, CA (18 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • La Jolla, CA (18 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

White Sands, a HumanGood life plan community (CCRC) in beautiful La Jolla, CA, is seeking a full-time CNA/Certified Med Tech for our Wellness center....

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CNA Skilled Nursing

  • Redwood Terrace - a HumanGood community
  • Del Mar, CA (24 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Del Mar, CA (24 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

Tuition assistance Excellent patient/staff ratios Employee assistance program To be successful in the role, you would have: Certified Nursing Assistant certificate or currently enrolled in program Prior CNA...

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PCA/ Nurse Assistant - Surgical Acute - Chula Vista

  • Scripps Health
  • Chula Vista, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Chula Vista, CA
  • 1 day ago

Preferred: CNA certification preferred. Multiple patient care skills preferred. One-year acute care experience preferred....

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PCA/ Nurse Assistant - Definitive Observation - Chula Vista

  • Scripps Health
  • Chula Vista, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Chula Vista, CA
  • 1 day ago

Preferred: CNA certification preferred. Multiple patient care skills preferred. One-year acute care experience preferred....

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(CNA) Sr. Nursing Aide - Per Diem - East Campus - 139935

  • UC San Diego
  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 1 day ago

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS One (1) or more years of CNA experience. Previous CNA experience in a psych, behavioral, or memory care facility. Previous acute care CNA or patient-care experience....

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Medication Tech

  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Apply Now Friday & Surday: 6:15am-2:45pm Sunday & Monday: 2:30pm-11:00pm ABOUT THE ROLE As a Medicion Technician Belmont Village, you will assist residents living in our Assisted Living and Memory...

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CNA

  • HILLCREST MANOR SANITARIUM
  • National City, CA (1 mile from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • National City, CA (1 mile from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 4 days ago

CNA (NATIONAL CITY) HILLCREST MANOR SANITARIUM 1889 National City Blvd near 18th compensation: $21.42 employment type: experience level: no experience required job title: CNA Fulltime/Part-Time CNA...

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PCA/ Nurse Assistant - Medical Acute - Mercy San Diego

  • Scripps Health
  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification: CNA certification. Prefer CNA experience....

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PCA/ Nurse Assistant - Surgical Acute - Mercy San Diego

  • Scripps Health
  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification: CNA certification. Prefer CNA experience....

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(CNA) Sr. Nursing Aide - Per Diem - EC Telemetry - 139826

  • UC San Diego
  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 6 days ago

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Active California CNA license. BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date....

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Psychiatric Nursing Assistant

  • Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 6 days ago

About the Position: The incumbent will perform full range of receptionist, record-keeping, and miscellaneous clerical duties. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain...

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Nursing Assistant - 2E Oncology PCU - Sharp Grossmont Hospital - Day Shift - Full Time

  • Sharp HealthCare
  • La Mesa, CA (9 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • La Mesa, CA (9 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Nursing Assistant - 2E Oncology PCU - Sharp Grossmont Hospital - Day Shift - Full Time Sharp HealthCare - 4.0 La Mesa, CA Job Details Full-time $25.00 - $30.49 an hour 12 hours ago Qualifications...

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Healthcare Assistant-6N Med Surg-Sharp Memorial Hospital-Day Shift-Part-Time

  • Sharp
  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Hours : Shift Start Time: 7 AM Shift End Time: 7:30 PM AWS Hours Requirement: 12/36 - 12 Hour Shift Additional Shift Information: Weekend Requirements: Every Other On-Call Required: No Hourly Pay...

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Healthcare Assistant- Medical Surgical (5N)- Sharp Memorial Hospital -Night Shift- Full Time

  • Sharp
  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (7 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Hours : Shift Start Time: 7 PM Shift End Time: 7:30 AM AWS Hours Requirement: 12/36 - 12 Hour Shift Additional Shift Information: Weekend Requirements: Every Other On-Call Required: No Hourly Pay...

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Patient Care Technician - PCT

  • Fresenius Medical Care
  • El Cajon, CA (15 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • El Cajon, CA (15 miles from Chula Vista, CA)
  • 7 days 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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Salary for CNA Jobs in Chula Vista, CA

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Highest Education Level

CNAs in Chula Vista, CA 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 Chula Vista, CA
Less than 1 year
54.8%
None
26.7%
1-2 years
15.7%
8-10 years
2.8%


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