CNA Jobs in Allentown, PA

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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Pca

  • Allentown, PA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Allentown, PA
  • 1 hour ago

Pay starts at $16.00 - $19.00/hour (based on shift preference), with the opportunity to earn more based on experience. It’s a wonderful thing to feel at home while you are at work. To consider...

CNA

  • Richlandtown, PA (11 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richlandtown, PA (11 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 1 day ago

If you're a caring and committed CNA, we want YOU to join our team!...

Nursing Assistant

  • Whitehall, PA (3 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Whitehall, PA (3 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Extra attention to detail Exceptional outcomes BE THE CONNECTION. Your role as a rehab nursing technician I lets you be the connection between dedication to detail and patient outcomes that exceed...

Patient Care Assistant- ICU

  • Sellersville, PA (18 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sellersville, PA (18 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the professional staff, the Patient Care Assistant is responsible for providing patient care as well as performing certain non-complex duties...

Patient Care Technician

  • Allentown, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Allentown, PA
  • 3 days ago

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

Urgently Hiring Caregivers/CNAs/HHAs/PCAs in Carbon County

  • Lehighton, PA (19 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lehighton, PA (19 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Everything we do stems from our mission: "To improve the quality of life for those we serve." To us, our mission is more than words - it is a goal we strive to achieve each day. It is the way we...

Patient Care Assistant, 2W Med Surg Oncology

  • Sellersville, PA (18 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sellersville, PA (18 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the professional staff, the Patient Care Assistant is responsible for providing patient care as well as performing certain non-complex duties...

Patient Care Assistant, Telemetry

  • Sellersville, PA (18 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sellersville, PA (18 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the professional staff, the Patient Care Assistant is responsible for providing patient care as well as performing certain non-complex duties...

Patient Care Technician - PCT

  • Allentown, PA (6 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Allentown, PA (6 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 4 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...

Nurse Technician (Pediatrics)

  • Point Pleasant, PA (24 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Point Pleasant, PA (24 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Salary Starting at $19.00 / Hour Overview Join Our Team as a Nurse Technician (CNA) at Pediatric Specialty Care Point Pleasant, PA!...

Patient Care Assistant - Full-time (Days) - Easton Campus

  • Easton, PA (15 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Easton, PA (15 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 5 days ago

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to...

CNA

  • Allentown, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Allentown, PA
  • 5 days ago

**Duties and Responsibilities**The CNA is expected to deliver safe, ethical, and resident-centered care within the scope defined by state regulations....

Pca

  • Allentown, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Allentown, PA
  • 5 days ago

The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) provides essential support and companionship to residents in elder care facilities on a supplemental staffing basis. Under the guidance of nursing staff, the PCA...

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Every Other Wekkend-The Community at Rockhill

  • Sellersville, PA (18 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Sellersville, PA (18 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Current PA CNA license is required....

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Full-Time Retention Bonus Offered!

  • Sellersville, PA (18 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Sellersville, PA (18 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Current PA CNA license is required....

Demographic Data for Allentown, PA

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Salary for CNA Jobs in Allentown, PA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for CNA positions.



Highest Education Level

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


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