CNA Jobs in Paducah, 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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Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Full Time - Days

  • Massac Memorial Hospital
  • Metropolis, IL (13 miles from Paducah, KY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Metropolis, IL (13 miles from Paducah, KY)
  • 4 days ago

Experience: CNA certification and BLS required. MMH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER...

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • Signature HealthCARE, LLC
  • Calvert City, KY (17 miles from Paducah, KY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Calvert City, KY (17 miles from Paducah, KY)
  • 5 days ago

Watch the video below to see a day in the life of our CNAs!...

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Patient Care Technician - PCT

  • Fresenius Medical Care
  • Mayfield, KY (23 miles from Paducah, KY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Mayfield, KY (23 miles from Paducah, 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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Patient Care Tech (PCT) Med/Surg Lourdes Hospital

  • Mercy Health
  • Paducah, KY
  • 8 days ago
  • Paducah, KY
  • 8 days ago

patient care) Must have completed one of the following: (required) Successful completion of nursing aide training program OR Successful passing of STNA State Tested Nurse Aide (required if OH LTC), OR CNA...

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • Life Care Centers of America
  • La Center, KY (15 miles from Paducah, KY)
  • 8 days ago
  • La Center, KY (15 miles from Paducah, KY)
  • 8 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 PRN

  • Baptist Health
  • Paducah, KY
  • 13 days ago
  • Paducah, KY
  • 13 days ago

Summary Job Description: BHMG Urgent Care Paducah PCT PRN The Patient Care Technician will be responsible for the examination and treatment of patients under the direct supervision of the...

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Stna/CNA

  • Alternate Solutions Health Network
  • Paducah, KY
  • 16 days ago
  • Paducah, KY
  • 16 days ago

HOW YOU'LL WORK: You'll perform personal care including but not limited to: bathing, grooming, skin care, toileting, and oral hygiene....

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Home Health Aide (HHA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • Giving Home Health Care
  • Calvert City, KY (17 miles from Paducah, KY)
  • 19 days ago
  • Calvert City, KY (17 miles from Paducah, KY)
  • 19 days ago

The current scheduling needs for this position will be established between the HHA/CNA, patient, and case manager. Shifts: 24 hours a week. Light housekeeping, help with ADLs....

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PCA Aides - PCA

  • Active Day
  • Paducah, KY
  • 19 days ago
  • Paducah, KY
  • 19 days ago

**DAILY PAY AVAILABLE** **UP TO $20/HOUR ** Active Homecare has several immediate opportunities for experienced Homemakers & Personal Care Assistants to join our team. Flexible Schedules Multiple...

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Kentucky Medication Aide (KMA)

  • Signature Healthcare
  • Calvert City, KY (17 miles from Paducah, KY)
  • 26 days ago
  • Calvert City, KY (17 miles from Paducah, KY)
  • 26 days ago

About Us Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 100-bed facility whose mission as a family-based organization to revolutionize the long term care industry through a culture of resident...

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CNA Restorative - PRN

  • Aegis Therapies
  • Metropolis, IL (13 miles from Paducah, KY)
  • 28 days ago
  • Metropolis, IL (13 miles from Paducah, KY)
  • 28 days ago

No restorative experience necessary, (CNA Certification Required) Assist in the restorative care of patients as directed....

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Certified Nursing Assistant CNA

  • Tutera Senior Living
  • Metropolis, IL (13 miles from Paducah, KY)
  • 28 days ago
  • Metropolis, IL (13 miles from Paducah, KY)
  • 28 days ago

Certified Nursing Assistant | CNA Now Offering 8 or 12 Hour Shifts! Full Time Evenings - $1,500 Sign-On Bonus!...

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CNA

  • West Tennessee Healthcare Rehabilitation Hospital Cane Creek, a partnership with Encompass Health
  • Mayfield, KY (23 miles from Paducah, KY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mayfield, KY (23 miles from Paducah, 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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Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

  • Life Care Centers of America
  • Paducah, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Paducah, KY
  • 30+ days ago

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements High school diploma or equivalent Graduate of a State approved CNA program Currently registered/licensed in applicable State....

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CNA- Full Time- 6 PM- 6 AM

  • MARSHALL COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
  • Benton, KY (24 miles from Paducah, KY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Benton, KY (24 miles from Paducah, 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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Salary for CNA Jobs in Paducah, KY

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for CNA positions.



Highest Education Level

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


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