CNA Jobs in Gainesville, FL

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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Patient Care Assistant 3-12 72 IMC Variable Full time

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 2 hours ago

training program who are CNAs and have a recommendation from the instructor....

Patient Care Assistant 66 Cardiac MS Variable Part time

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 2 days ago

nursing program and have been unsuccessful in passing the NCLEX examination (up to 6 months post initial authorization to test); orJunior and Senior High School Students attending a state approved CNA...

Student Nurse Tech PRN Night

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 4 days ago

Assisting with urinary catheter removal, finger stick blood sugars, routine urine and stool specimen collection, ostomy care, emptying drainage receptacles/tubes, bladder scan....

Student Nurse Tech PRN DAY

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 4 days ago

Assisting with urinary catheter removal, finger stick blood sugars, routine urine and stool specimen collection, ostomy care, emptying drainage receptacles/tubes, bladder scan....

Patient Care Assistant Unit 5 East Med Surg Variable Shift Full-time

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 5 days ago

training program who are CNAs and have a recommendation from the instructor....

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 6 days ago

Overview Critical Illness Recovery Hospital Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Sign On Bonus: $2,500 Hours: 7:15 PM - 6:45 AM Pay: $18.00 - $21.94 Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends...

Certified Nursing Assistant - HHA Needed!

  • Alachua, FL (16 miles from Gainesville, FL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Alachua, FL (16 miles from Gainesville, FL)
  • 9 days ago

experience in healthcare, hospitality, or in-home care environment (minimum of 1 year) * Willingness to enforce health and safety standards * Florida Certified Nursing Assistant / HHA Certificate (CNA...

Join Our Team As Certified Nursing Assistant - HHA Needed!

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 9 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 9 days ago

Start this week as a Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA - Nurses Aide! Our response time is usually within a few hours and our goal is to help get you in process and working this week!...

Certified Nursing Assistant - 67015762

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 12 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 12 days ago

Requisition No: 851303 Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities Working Title: CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - 67015762 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 67015762 Salary: $1,427.99 -...

CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 14 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 14 days ago

Our Company Haven Hospice Overview Full Time 12 hours shifts with rotating weekends and holidays Our Hospice Aide/CNAs are the heart of our organization who support patients by performing personal care...

Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Contract

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 16 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 16 days ago

Overview Unlike working for agency after agency, with our travel program, you get to work for a company: Work with 1 recruiter from start to finish and assignment to assignment Local and Non-local...

Medication Technician

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 20 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 20 days ago

Medication Technician DESCRIPTION Now Hiring for our 12 hour 6p-6a and 6a-6p Medication Technician roles!! Looking for our next all-star employee with assisted living experience. Charter Senior...

Certified Nursing Assistant

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 25 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 25 days ago

Licenses & Certifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent Certification from an accredited CNA program Current CNA license in the State of Florida Minimum of one (1) year CNA experience in Primary...

HomeCare Certified Nursing Assistant / Home Health Aid

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 28 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 28 days ago

We're looking for CNAs in the Gainesville area to serve the needs of our home health patient's. Create your own flexible Schedule, get Same-Day Pay, with No Catch....

Certified Nursing Assistant

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 30+ days ago

assigned Qualifications Minimum age requirements is 18 years Valid driver's license, with satisfactory driving record, as defined by agency policy Certification, if required by state licensure as a CNA...

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Salary for CNA Jobs in Gainesville, FL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for CNA positions.



Highest Education Level

CNAs in Gainesville, FL offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
24.6%
Bachelor's Degree
24.0%
High School or GED
21.8%
Associate's Degree
18.2%
Master's Degree
7.0%
Some College
1.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some High School
1.0%

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


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