CNA Jobs in Merrillville, 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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4EW Telemetry Nursing Assistant Days .9 7a to 7p

  • Aurora Healthcare
  • Hazel Crest, IL (19 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Hazel Crest, IL (19 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 6 hours ago

Major Responsibilities: Assists RN with daily care of patients including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation which may include use of therapeutic assistive devices, proper...

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Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Medical / Surgical 2

  • Prime Healthcare
  • Olympia Fields, IL (19 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Olympia Fields, IL (19 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 6 hours ago

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Illinois approved Certification required. 3. Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred. 4. Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred. 5....

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Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Telemetry

  • Prime Healthcare
  • Olympia Fields, IL (19 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Olympia Fields, IL (19 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 6 hours ago

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Illinois approved Certification required. 3. Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred. 4. Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred. 5....

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Patient Care Technician

  • DaVita
  • Portage, IN (10 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portage, IN (10 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 1 day 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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4EW Telemetry Nursing Assistant .6 (24) hours7p to 7a

  • Advocate Aurora Health
  • Hazel Crest, IL (19 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hazel Crest, IL (19 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 2 days ago

Yes Hou rs Per Week: 24 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Part time Night shift 7pm-730am Pay Range $20.80 - $31.20 Major Responsibilities: Assists RN with daily care of patients including bathing...

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CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

  • American Senior Communities LLC
  • Valparaiso, IN (16 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Valparaiso, IN (16 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 2 days ago

Requirements: Valid and current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state of Indiana....

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - up to $25/hr

  • Shiftkey, LLC
  • Demotte, IN (19 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Demotte, IN (19 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 2 days ago

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

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Patient Care Technician Ortho

  • UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange
  • Olympia Fields, IL (19 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Olympia Fields, IL (19 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 3 days ago

Nurse Assistant (CNA) [Required] OR Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) [Required] OR Emergency Medical Tech Cert (EMT) [Required] Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below...

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Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) - PRN

  • Gardant
  • Calumet City, IL (15 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Calumet City, IL (15 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities: Deliver exceptional and individualized care as determined by each resident's care plan Provide assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) while promoting independence and...

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Certified Medication Aide - Assisted Living (AL)

  • Senior Lifestyle Corporation
  • Chicago Heights, IL (14 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago Heights, IL (14 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 3 days ago

Provide personal care to residents to include, but not limited to, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence care, and eating, etc....

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Patient Care Technician I (0.9 Nights)

  • C0010 Franciscan Health Crown Point
  • Crown Point, IN (5 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Crown Point, IN (5 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 4 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...

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CNA - Cvi

  • 219 Health Network
  • Munster, IN (10 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Munster, IN (10 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 4 days ago

Then Hartsfield Village#s CNA position may be what you are looking for! The CNA provides basic patient care....

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hospice Care / PRN

  • Transitions Group
  • Demotte, IN (19 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Demotte, IN (19 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 5 days ago

If you're a CNA who leads with heart and wants to feel the weight of your work in the best possible way, we'd love to meet you....

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Nurse Assistant- Oncology

  • Community Healthcare System
  • Munster, IN (10 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Munster, IN (10 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 5 days ago

Nurse Assistant Job, 8 hour Evening Shifts (3-11:30p), Oncology Powers Health is hiring a Nurse Assistant for Oncology to work evenings at Community Hospital in Munster, IN. The goal of the...

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Student Nurse Tech - Per Diem

  • Select Medical Corporation
  • East Chicago, IN (13 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 5 days ago
  • East Chicago, IN (13 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 5 days ago

, oral hygiene, shaving and hair care Assist with urinary catheter removal, finger stick blood sugars, bladder scans, routine urine and stool specimen collection, ostomy care and emptying drainage receptacles...

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Salary for CNA Jobs in Merrillville, IN

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for CNA positions.



Highest Education Level

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


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