CNA Jobs in Peterborough, NH

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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Licensed Nursing Assistant

  • Keene, NH (18 miles from Peterborough, NH)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Keene, NH (18 miles from Peterborough, NH)
  • 90+ days ago

Realize Your Vision as an LNA: Assist nurses with patients and treatments as needed, including helping patients with daily personal activities like bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating....

Nurse Aide - CNA Framingham

  • Fitchburg, MA (21 miles from Peterborough, NH)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Fitchburg, MA (21 miles from Peterborough, NH)
  • 45+ days ago

Nurse Aide/CNA Career Opportunities Now hiring for all positions; full-time, part-time, day and night available 12-hour shifts (7a-7p or 7p-7a)....

Nursing Assistant

  • Baldwinville, MA (20 miles from Peterborough, NH)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Baldwinville, MA (20 miles from Peterborough, NH)
  • 90+ days ago

Hourly rate range $18.00 - $24.67 / hour CNA License a requirement for this position with Fairlawn Hospital Compensation will be determined based on years of experience and applicable certifications...

Full Time-LNA- Licensed Nursing Assistant

  • Bedford, NH (20 miles from Peterborough, NH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bedford, NH (20 miles from Peterborough, NH)
  • 1 day ago

FULL TIME- Tuesday to Saturday- 3pm to 11-pm RCA Duties & Responsibilities: Assisting residents with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting Documenting care provided...

LNA Care Partner - Medical Surgical - Per Diem

  • Peterborough, NH
  • 1 day ago
  • Peterborough, NH
  • 1 day ago

Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and feeding. Monitor and record patient vital signs and report any changes to the nursing team....

CNA

  • Goffstown, NH (21 miles from Peterborough, NH)
  • 2 days ago
  • Goffstown, NH (21 miles from Peterborough, NH)
  • 2 days ago

CNA or Certified Nursing Assistant- Traveler Position: CNA or Certified Nursing Assistant Specialty: Certified Nursing Assistant Lic/Certs: BLS, State License 13 week CNA or Certified Nursing Assistant...

Travel Licensed Nursing Assistant - LNA

  • Peterborough, NH
  • 3 days ago
  • Peterborough, NH
  • 3 days ago

Provide nursing functions as directed by supervisor including daily perennial care, catheter care, turn residents in bed, all bathing, measure and record temperature, pulse and respiration, weigh and...

CNA - Ltc

  • Keene, NH (18 miles from Peterborough, NH)
  • 4 days ago
  • Keene, NH (18 miles from Peterborough, NH)
  • 4 days ago

Benefits We Offer: Comprehensive health, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability plans Competitive pay rates Referral opportunities? Refer a friend & Cash in! Travel reimbursement and...

Travel CNA

  • Goffstown, NH (21 miles from Peterborough, NH)
  • 4 days ago
  • Goffstown, NH (21 miles from Peterborough, NH)
  • 4 days ago

CNA or Certified Nursing Assistant- Traveler Position: CNA or Certified Nursing Assistant Specialty: Certified Nursing Assistant Lic/Certs: BLS, State License 13 week CNA or Certified Nursing Assistant...

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

  • Milford, NH (14 miles from Peterborough, NH)
  • 5 days ago
  • Milford, NH (14 miles from Peterborough, NH)
  • 5 days ago

If you would like to combine your love of traveling with your nursing career, Accountable's Travel Nurse contracts are the way to go. LIVE Life 13 weeks at a time... We can help you achieve your...

Licensed Nursing Assistant $20.00/hour

  • Milford, NH (14 miles from Peterborough, NH)
  • 6 days ago
  • Milford, NH (14 miles from Peterborough, NH)
  • 6 days ago

Estimated Pay Package Up to $ 800.00 per week Up to $ 20.00 per hour *The above pay package is an estimate, please contact our team to put together your personalized pay package, as a variety of...

Home Health Certified Nursing Assistant

  • Bedford, NH (20 miles from Peterborough, NH)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bedford, NH (20 miles from Peterborough, NH)
  • 6 days ago

If you'd like more detail on these home health CNA assignments or are ready to get started with the placement process, please apply online now....

Evening Shift Nursing Assistant

  • Hillsboro, NH (16 miles from Peterborough, NH)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hillsboro, NH (16 miles from Peterborough, NH)
  • 6 days ago

Geriatrics * Hospice & Palliative Medicine Physical Setting: * Long term care * Nursing home People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply License/Certification: * Licensed Nursing Assistant/CNA...

Certified Nursing Assistant

  • Keene, NH (18 miles from Peterborough, NH)
  • 8 days ago
  • Keene, NH (18 miles from Peterborough, NH)
  • 8 days ago

*Assist patients and residents with their Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, etc....

Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA

  • Keene, NH (18 miles from Peterborough, NH)
  • 8 days ago
  • Keene, NH (18 miles from Peterborough, NH)
  • 8 days ago

*Assist patients and residents with their Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, etc....

Demographic Data for Peterborough, NH

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Salary for CNA Jobs in Peterborough, NH

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for CNA positions.



Highest Education Level

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


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