CNA Jobs in Colorado

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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Registered Nurse - Assistant Manager Float Pool

  • Incredible Health
  • Littleton, CO
  • 4 days ago
  • Littleton, CO
  • 4 days ago

Hospitals on Incredible Health are actively hiring and accepting applications in the Denver, CO area for the following position: Registered Nurse - Assistant Manager Float Pool. Nurses with...

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CNA

  • Horizons Care Center
  • Orchard City, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Orchard City, CO
  • 1 day ago

Assists residents with personal cares, including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, bed mobility, toileting and eating. Documents ADLS appropriately....

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CNA - Part Time

  • Horizons Care Center
  • Orchard City, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Orchard City, CO
  • 1 day ago

Assists residents with personal cares, including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, bed mobility, toileting and eating. Documents ADLS appropriately....

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CNA (PRN)

  • Horizons Care Center
  • Orchard City, CO
  • 6 days ago
  • Orchard City, CO
  • 6 days ago

Assists residents with personal cares, including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, bed mobility, toileting and eating. Documents ADLS appropriately....

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • Valley Manor Care Center
  • Montrose, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Montrose, CO
  • 30+ days ago

What Youll Be Responsible For Nursing Care Functions: Assists residents with personal cares, including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, bed mobility, toileting and eating....

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CNA

  • Senior Community Care of Colorado
  • Montrose, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Montrose, CO
  • 30+ days ago

Join Senior Community Care of Colorado PACE as a CNA in Montrose, CO. This is more than a job!...

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Caregiver or CNA with QMAP (PRN)

  • The Homestead at Montrose
  • Montrose, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Montrose, CO
  • 30+ days ago

Come join our awesome team at The Homestead at Montrose as a Caregiver or CNA with QMAP....

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • Life Care Center of Pueblo
  • Pueblo, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pueblo, CO
  • 30+ days ago

Your daily responsibilities will be to deliver direct care to patients (bathing, feeding, grooming, toileting, etc.) as directed....

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • Columbine Manor Care Center
  • Salida, CO
  • 45+ days ago
  • Salida, CO
  • 45+ days ago

Your daily responsibilities will be to deliver direct care to patients (bathing, feeding, grooming, toileting, etc.) as directed....

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • San Luis Care Center
  • Alamosa, CO
  • 45+ days ago
  • Alamosa, CO
  • 45+ days ago

Your daily responsibilities will be to deliver direct care to patients (bathing, feeding, grooming, toileting, etc.) as directed....

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • Life Care Center of Colorado Springs
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 45+ days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 45+ days ago

Your daily responsibilities will be to deliver direct care to patients (bathing, feeding, grooming, toileting, etc.) as directed....

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CNA - various positions available

  • Skyline Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
  • Poncha Springs, CO
  • 4 days ago
  • Poncha Springs, CO
  • 4 days ago

CNA Various shifts available Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary?...

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CNA

  • Skyline Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
  • Peyton, CO
  • 4 days ago
  • Peyton, CO
  • 4 days ago

CNA Various shifts available Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary?...

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CNA

  • Willow Tree Care Center
  • Delta, CO
  • 4 days ago
  • Delta, CO
  • 4 days ago

Our CNAs find a broader range of responsibilities beyond traditional medical care....

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CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

  • Willow Tree Care Center
  • Austin, CO
  • 4 days ago
  • Austin, CO
  • 4 days ago

Our CNAs find a broader range of responsibilities beyond traditional medical care....

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Demographic Data for Colorado

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Salary for CNA Jobs in Colorado

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

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for CNA positions.



Highest Education Level

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


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