CNA Jobs in Wichita, KS

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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Qualified Medication Assistant

  • Wichita, KS
  • 1 hour ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 1 hour ago

Details Department: Skilled Nursing Schedule: PRN Facility: Via Christi Village Ridge Location: Wichita, KS Salary: $17.31 - 25.09 per hour Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance...

Patient Care Assistant

  • Wichita, KS
  • 1 hour ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 1 hour ago

Details Department: Skilled Nursing Schedule: Full-Time; Day and Night shifts Facility: Via Christi McLean Location: Wichita, KS Salary: $16.37 - $21.19 per hour Benefits Paid time off (PTO)...

Patient Care Tech - Pre OP - PRN

  • Wichita, KS
  • 23 hours ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 23 hours ago

CNA training program preferred CNA Certification with the State or Fundamentals of Nursing Course at an accredited school is required....

CNA - Days - Inpatient Unit - Full time

  • Wichita, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 1 day ago

POSITION We're looking for a compassionate and reliable Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our dedicated inpatient team....

Patient Care Technician

  • Wichita, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 1 day ago

Health care experience a plus including: BONENT Certified, Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Phlebotomy certification....

Nursing Assistant

  • Wichita, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 1 day ago

Summary The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Wichita, Kansas is currently recruiting for a Nursing Assistant for Acute Care department. Help Overview Accepting applications Open &...

We are currently looking for Certified Medication Aides (CMA) to add to our team! We pride ourselves in the good, personal service which we provide our residents and enjoy doing so as a team! If...

Clinical - Nursing Aide

  • Wichita, KS
  • 2 days ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 2 days ago

Specialty: Certified Medidcation Aide Job Description Administering daily medication to patients in a hospital or medical facility. Monitoring patients, reporting changes, and collecting samples....

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Part-Time - 3rd Shift

  • Wichita, KS
  • 2 days ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 2 days ago

We are currently looking for Certified Nurse Assistants (CNA) to add to our team! We pride ourselves in the good, personal service which we provide our residents and enjoy doing so as a team....

CMA - Certified Medication Aide - PT - 10:30pm-6:30am - R29885

  • Wichita, KS
  • 3 days ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 3 days ago

Wichita Presbyterian Manor Start Your Career Today! Apply Online at www.wichitapresbyterianmanor.org Inquire with our office at .... Starting at $17.50 an hour PLUS Shift and Weekend Differential...

PCT Unit Clerk - Full-time Days ICU

  • Andover, KS (9 miles from Wichita, KS)
  • 3 days ago
  • Andover, KS (9 miles from Wichita, KS)
  • 3 days ago

CNA certification and experience required....

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • Wichita, KS
  • 3 days ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 3 days ago

You provide total care for our residents, starting with carefully assisting with providing activities of daily living (ADLs) to residents (including washing, bathing, dressing, feeding, grooming, walking...

AL - Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - Part-Time - 3rd Shift

  • Wichita, KS
  • 4 days ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 4 days ago

Homestead of Crestview is looking to hire the following shifts: Full-Time: Nights 10pm-6am We are currently looking for Certified Medication Aides (CMA) to add to our team! We pride ourselves in...

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Full-Time - 1st Shift

  • Augusta, KS (16 miles from Wichita, KS)
  • 4 days ago
  • Augusta, KS (16 miles from Wichita, KS)
  • 4 days ago

We are currently looking for Certified Nurse Assistants (CNA) to add to our team! We pride ourselves in the good, personal service which we provide our residents and enjoy doing so as a team....

Patient Care Technician

  • Andover, KS (9 miles from Wichita, KS)
  • 5 days ago
  • Andover, KS (9 miles from Wichita, KS)
  • 5 days ago

Under the day to day direction of the on-duty nurse practitioner/physician assistant, the general purpose of the patient care technician (PCT) position is to maximize patient flow through the...

Demographic Data for Wichita, KS

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Salary for CNA Jobs in Wichita, KS

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for CNA positions.



Highest Education Level

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


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