CNA Jobs in Jacksonville, 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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Travel CNA- Certified Nursing Assistant

  • Focus Staff
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 13 hours ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 13 hours ago

Travel CNA Requirements: Two Years of Experience CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) License BLS (Basic Life Support) Eligible to work in the United States About Focus Staff: Focus Staff is a traveler-first...

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Nursing Aide

  • Sonida Senior Living Inc.
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 17 hours ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 17 hours ago

Find your joy here, at The Addison of Oakleaf, a Sonida Senior Living community! We offer a comprehensive benefit package to include competitive wage/salary, health and dental insurance, 401k with...

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Nursing Asst (Cert)

  • Universal Health Services
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Wekiva Springs Center is seeking a hospitality driven C N A to aide in the care of our patients' for both day shift and night shift. We offer: Generous PTO after 90 days Up to...

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Patient Care Technician

  • DaVita
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 2 days 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 - PCT

  • Fresenius Medical Care
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 2 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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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - up to $21/hr

  • Shiftkey, LLC
  • Atlantic Beach, FL (20 miles from Jacksonville, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Atlantic Beach, FL (20 miles from Jacksonville, FL)
  • 2 days ago

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

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • Life Care Centers of America
  • Hilliard, FL (24 miles from Jacksonville, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hilliard, FL (24 miles from Jacksonville, FL)
  • 5 days ago

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

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Patient Care Technician Med Surg

  • Ascension Health
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 6 days ago

Your future role at a glance Location: Jacksonville, FL Facility: Ascension St. Vincent's Southside Hospital Department: Med Surg Schedule: Nights l Full-time Life at Ascension: Where purpose...

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Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

  • North Florida Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 6 days ago

How you'll contribute A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) who excels in this role: Perform basic patient care tasks including bathing, grooming, and mobility assistance....

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Patient Care Tech

  • HCA Florida Memorial Hospital
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 6 days ago

kindly with patients, families, and the care team to support safety and quality What qualifications you will need: Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date (CNA...

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Medication Assistant

  • Harbor Retirement Associates
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 6 days ago

Apply Description Position Summary: Assists with medications and maintains compliance with all state and federal regulations and the standards of HRA. Essential Functions: Checks each of the six...

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Float Patient Care Technician

  • DaVita
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 7 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 7 days ago

equivalent Comfortable around blood, needles, and medical equipment Physically able to work long shifts on your feet Flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays Preferred: CNA...

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Certified Nursing Assistant, Brooks Bartram Inpatient Hospital-FT Nights

  • Brooks Rehabilitation
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 11 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 11 days ago

improving the quality of life for our patients. 12Hour Shifts - Full Time Location: 6400 Brooks Bartram Drive, Jacksonville FL 32258 Responsibilities: Assisting with patient activities of daily living (bathing...

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • Caregiver Services Inc.
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 12 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 12 days ago

What Youll Do (Caregiver Responsibilities) As a Caregiver, you'll work 1on1 with clients in their homes, supporting them with: Light housekeeping: organizing, laundry, basic cleaning Personal care: bathing...

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CNA

  • Fusion Medical Staffing
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 12 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 12 days ago

Essential Work Functions: Record vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration Assist patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting...

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Salary for CNA Jobs in Jacksonville, FL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for CNA positions.



Highest Education Level

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


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