CNA Jobs in Murray, KY

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 Assistant (CNA) - up to $20/hr

  • Shiftkey, LLC
  • Murray, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Murray, KY
  • 2 days ago

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

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Personal Care Attendant

  • Americare
  • Paris, TN (23 miles from Murray, KY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Paris, TN (23 miles from Murray, KY)
  • 2 days ago

What Youll Do Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility Provide compassionate physical and emotional support while preserving...

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PRN - Float Pool - Nursing Assistant

  • Murray-Calloway County Hospital
  • Murray, KY
  • 5 days ago
  • Murray, KY
  • 5 days ago

Job Description: The float pool-nursing assistant performs nursing procedures and patient care tasks. Works under the direction of the unit director, unit coordinator, staff nurse and/or licensed...

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Patient Care Technician - PCT

  • Fresenius Medical Care
  • Mayfield, KY (21 miles from Murray, KY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Mayfield, KY (21 miles from Murray, KY)
  • 6 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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Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

  • Gentiva
  • Paris, TN (23 miles from Murray, KY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Paris, TN (23 miles from Murray, KY)
  • 7 days ago

Essential Functions Provide direct personal care to terminally ill patients Assist with personal hygiene, grooming, and toileting Support safe mobility, including use of walkers and wheelchairs Help...

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Caregiver or CNA

  • Charter Senior Living
  • Paris, TN (23 miles from Murray, KY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Paris, TN (23 miles from Murray, KY)
  • 15 days ago

Responsibilities Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) Support resident care plans and individualized needs Assist with mobility, transfers, dressing, grooming, and bathing Observe...

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Patient Care Tech

  • West Tennessee Healthcare Rehabilitation Hospital Jackson, a partnership with Encompass Health
  • Paris, TN (23 miles from Murray, KY)
  • 16 days ago
  • Paris, TN (23 miles from Murray, KY)
  • 16 days ago

Realize Your Vision as a Nursing Assistant Assist nurses with patients and treatments as needed, including helping patients with daily personal activities like bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating...

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CNA - Paris

  • United Health Group
  • Paris, TN (23 miles from Murray, KY)
  • 18 days ago
  • Paris, TN (23 miles from Murray, KY)
  • 18 days ago

Primary Responsibilities: Provide personal care and assist with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation, and medication reminders Support household tasks, meal preparation...

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Nursing Assistant

  • West Tennessee Healthcare Rehabilitation Hospital Cane Creek, a partnership with Encompass Health
  • Murray, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Murray, KY
  • 30+ days ago

Realize Your Vision as a Nursing Assistant Assist nurses with patients and treatments as needed, including helping patients with daily personal activities like bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating...

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CNA

  • West Tennessee Healthcare Rehabilitation Hospital Cane Creek, a partnership with Encompass Health
  • Mayfield, KY (21 miles from Murray, KY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mayfield, KY (21 miles from Murray, KY)
  • 30+ days ago

Realize Your Vision as a Nursing Assistant Assist nurses with patients and treatments as needed, including helping patients with daily personal activities like bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating...

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CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant - Private Duty (Part-Time)

  • Res-Care, Inc.
  • Paris, TN (23 miles from Murray, KY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Paris, TN (23 miles from Murray, KY)
  • 45+ days ago

Adoration Private Duty is seeking a passionate, dedicated Private Duty CNA to join our team inParis, TN. Our Private Duty CNAs provide expert, patient-centered care....

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Memory Care Caregiver/CNA

  • Charter Senior Living
  • Murray, KY
  • 45+ days ago
  • Murray, KY
  • 45+ days ago

A Day in The Life Caregivers/CNA are the main support providers to our residents....

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Certified Nursing Assistant- Hospice House- PRN

  • Murray-Calloway County Hospital
  • Murray, KY
  • 60+ days ago
  • Murray, KY
  • 60+ days ago

Must have current CNA certification status. Previous work as CNA either in Home Care, Hospital, or Hospice preferred. BLS certification maintained....

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CNA- Full Time- 6 PM- 6 AM

  • MARSHALL COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
  • Benton, KY (15 miles from Murray, KY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Benton, KY (15 miles from Murray, KY)
  • 60+ days ago

CNA- Full Time- 6 PM- 6 AM BENTON, KY 42025 Apply Overview Position Type Full Time Apply Description CNA - Acute Care GENERAL SUMMARY: Accountable to the Manager/Director in collaboration with the Registered...

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Assisted Living Caregiver/CNA

  • Charter Senior Living
  • Murray, KY
  • 60+ days ago
  • Murray, KY
  • 60+ days ago

Caregiver or CNA Looking for our next all-star Caregiver or CNA with assisted living experience. Charter Senior Living is dedicated to the care and wellbeing of our residents....

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Salary for CNA Jobs in Murray, KY

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for CNA positions.



Highest Education Level

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


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