CNA Jobs in Stony Brook, NY

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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Student Nurse Tech - Respiratory

  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Acute care experience as a nursing assistant preferred Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred. EPIC experience preferred. Basic math skills. Basic computer skills....

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Part Time 11pm-7am

  • Norwalk, CT (22 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Norwalk, CT (22 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Assisting residents with all care needs including bathing, dressing, continence care, dining and mobility support Engaging residents through interaction and conversation, as well...

Certified Nursing Assistant / CNA Part Time 7-3

  • Norwalk, CT (22 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Norwalk, CT (22 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 10 days ago

Position: Certified Nursing Assistants, CNA Location: Danbury, CT Employment Type: Part Time 7a-3p Department: Nursing About Us: Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every...

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Full Time 3p - 11p

  • Bridgeport, CT (18 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (18 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Key Responsibilities: Assisting residents with all care needs including bathing, dressing, continence care, dining and mobility support Engaging residents through interaction and conversation, as well...

Nursing Assistant

  • Southport, CT (18 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Southport, CT (18 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 9 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...

CNA

  • Norwalk, CT (22 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Norwalk, CT (22 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 9 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...

Rnt

  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 9 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...

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Full Time 11pm-7am

  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, hygiene and mobility....

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

  • Darien, CT (21 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Darien, CT (21 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 8 days ago

-: CNA Full-Time 3p-11p 11p-7a What You'll Do: As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you will play a crucial role in delivering compassionate and personalized care to our residents....

PCA Needed - Homecare

  • South Setauket, NY (3 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • South Setauket, NY (3 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 7 hours ago

Salary: $20.77 / per hour Maxim Healthcare Services is hiring for a Personal Care Assistant to provide support services to assist clients with personal, physical mobility and therapeutic care...

Nursing Assistant I/II NICU Full-Time Evening Shift Stony Brook University

  • Stony Brook, NY
  • 16 hours ago
  • Stony Brook, NY
  • 16 hours ago

Position Summary At Stony Brook Medicine, our Nursing Assistants are valuable members of our team, who provide empathic care to our patients, their families and visitors, with the highest degree...

CNA Certified Nursing Assistant $2500 Sign on Bonus FT and $1250 PT

  • Commack, NY (9 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Commack, NY (9 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 22 hours ago

$2,500 sign on bonus for full-time and $1,250 for part-time CNAs hired. Gurwin Healthcare System is a full continuum of care providing extraordinary care and caring to the people that we serve....

Nurse Aide - 3 South (Med/Surg) - Full Time, Days

  • Patchogue, NY (16 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Patchogue, NY (16 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 23 hours ago

Provides direct nursing care to patients by performing such tasks as vital signs/weight, complete/partial baths, skin care, Foley catheter care, enemas and specimen collection in compliance with policy...

(CNA) Certified Nursing Assistant

  • Kings Park, NY (6 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kings Park, NY (6 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Requirements of the (CNA) Certified Nursing Assistant are as follows: + Active New York State CNA Certification + Physical + High level of patience, empathy, and compassion is a MUST + Ability to stand...

Patient Care Technician

  • Amityville, NY (21 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Amityville, NY (21 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 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....

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Salary for CNA Jobs in Stony Brook, NY

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Highest Education Level

CNAs in Stony Brook, NY 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 Stony Brook, NY
Less than 1 year
54.8%
None
26.7%
1-2 years
15.7%
8-10 years
2.8%


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