CNA Jobs in Lafayette, IN

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 Aide

  • West Lafayette, IN (5 miles from Lafayette, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Lafayette, IN (5 miles from Lafayette, IN)
  • 1 day ago

Essential Functions, Key Duties, & Responsibilities Assist residents with activities of daily living including but not limited to; bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and medication reminders in...

Patient Care Technician

  • Lafayette, IN
  • 3 days ago
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 3 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS Preferred High School Diploma/GED Nursing student after having completed 1st semester of clinicals Required Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Required Prior PCT experience in another acute...

Caregiver (CNA in-training)

  • West Lafayette, IN (5 miles from Lafayette, IN)
  • 3 days ago
  • West Lafayette, IN (5 miles from Lafayette, IN)
  • 3 days ago

JOIN TEAM TRILOGY At Trilogy, you'll experience a caring, supportive community that values each team member. We prioritize meaningful relationships, genuine teamwork, and continuous growth. With...

PCT Patient Care Tech Dialysis Traveler

  • Lafayette, IN
  • 4 days ago
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 4 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...

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) works under the direction of the registered nurse (RN) as a non-licensed team member. As a non-licensed team member, the PCA provides care to designated patients...

Travel Certified Nursing Assistant

  • Lafayette, IN
  • 13 days ago
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 13 days ago

Our Certified Medication Aides are the staffing support system for Trilogy campuses throughout IN, OH, MI, WI and KY....

Personal Care Attendant I PACE (Laf-1.0)

  • Lafayette, IN
  • 14 days ago
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 14 days ago

Lafayette Franciscan Healthy Living Clinic 1116 N 16th St Lafayette, Indiana 47904 The PACE Personal Care Attendant provides psychological, physical and emotional support and answers questions as...

Patient Care Technician Adult Med-Surg Step-down Unit - Frankfort

  • Frankfort, IN (23 miles from Lafayette, IN)
  • 16 days ago
  • Frankfort, IN (23 miles from Lafayette, IN)
  • 16 days ago

***This is a PRN position*** As a bedside caregiver, IU Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (also known as a Patient Care Assistant or PCA ) who will provide a phenomenal patient...

Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Assisted Living

  • Lafayette, IN
  • 21 days ago
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 21 days ago

Assist residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting....

CNA/HHA

  • Lafayette, IN
  • 25 days ago
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 25 days ago

areas Helping residents maintain independence, promoting dignity and physical safety of each resident Participating and assisting residents with activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing, toileting...

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • Lafayette, IN
  • 27 days ago
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 27 days ago

CNAs also provide companionship, compassion, and encouragement to our residents....

Qualified Medication Aide (QMA)

  • West Lafayette, IN (5 miles from Lafayette, IN)
  • 27 days ago
  • West Lafayette, IN (5 miles from Lafayette, IN)
  • 27 days ago

Qualifications Certified as a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) or Certified Medication Aide (CMA) by the state and maintain a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification in good standing with the...

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • West Lafayette, IN (5 miles from Lafayette, IN)
  • 27 days ago
  • West Lafayette, IN (5 miles from Lafayette, IN)
  • 27 days ago

CNAs also provide companionship, compassion, and encouragement to our residents....

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • West Lafayette, IN (5 miles from Lafayette, IN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • West Lafayette, IN (5 miles from Lafayette, IN)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Caregiver (CNA in-training)

  • Delphi, IN (17 miles from Lafayette, IN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Delphi, IN (17 miles from Lafayette, IN)
  • 30+ days ago

JOIN TEAM TRILOGY: At Trilogy, youll experience a caring, supportive community that values each team member. We prioritize meaningful relationships, genuine teamwork, and continuous growth. With...

Demographic Data for Lafayette, IN

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Salary for CNA Jobs in Lafayette, IN

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

CNAs in Lafayette, IN offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
24.6%
Bachelor's Degree
24.1%
High School or GED
21.7%
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 Lafayette, IN
Less than 1 year
54.8%
None
26.7%
1-2 years
15.7%
8-10 years
2.8%


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