CNA Jobs in Altoona, 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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Patient Care Technician I - 7E Neurology

  • Altoona, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Altoona, PA
  • 2 days ago

Provides direct patient care as directed by the RN including all activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting and ambulating patients....

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - Night Shift

  • Martinsburg, PA (19 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Martinsburg, PA (19 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Assists in or provides for the maintenance of individual personal hygiene, i.e., bathing, shaving, changing clothing, nail care, toilet needs....

Medication Technician

  • Martinsburg, PA (19 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Martinsburg, PA (19 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Assist with or provide personal hygiene care, including bathing, shaving, changing clothing, nail care, and toilet needs. Ensure residents have clean, dry linen and make beds as needed....

Weekend CNA - up to 30% Incentive Pay!

  • Martinsburg, PA (19 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Martinsburg, PA (19 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Are you a dedicated CNA looking for a role that offers flexibility, excellent compensation, and a better work/life balance?...

Patient Care Technician I (Dayshifts) - 6E Trauma

  • Altoona, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Altoona, PA
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities: Patient Care & Support Provide direct patient care as directed by the RN (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating)....

Patient Care Technician, Nursing Student - 6E Trauma

  • Altoona, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Altoona, PA
  • 4 days ago

Core Responsibilities: Perform essential nursing assistant tasks, including ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, repositioning), point-of-care testing (blood glucose), weights...

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • Altoona, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Altoona, PA
  • 6 days ago

as bathing, dressing etc. * Because of the personal nature of the job, a *Certified Nursing Assistant* must be compassionate, have good people skills and enjoy helping others. * The *CNA *is often...

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • Hastings, PA (18 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Hastings, PA (18 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 9 days ago

) Provide individualized physical, psychological, and social support for residents Assist with all activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming, bathing, feeding, toileting, colostomy care,...

CNA - Ltc

  • Martinsburg, PA (19 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Martinsburg, PA (19 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 17 days ago

Health Advocates Network is hiring Certified Nurse Assistants - CNA with a minimum of 6 months recent CNA experience in a Skilled Nursing facility! This is a contract or per diem position....

Patient Care Technician I (Nights) - T11 Trauma

  • Altoona, PA
  • 17 days ago
  • Altoona, PA
  • 17 days ago

Provide direct patient care as directed by the RN including all activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting and ambulating patients....

PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT Part Time 2ND

  • Hollidaysburg, PA (8 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Hollidaysburg, PA (8 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 19 days ago

Assist residents with daily personal needs including bathing, grooming, personal hygiene, dressing, bed-making, eating, and ambulating; strip and remake beds as assigned; administer first aid, lotions...

Personal Care Attendant PRN

  • Hollidaysburg, PA (8 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Hollidaysburg, PA (8 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 19 days ago

Assist residents with daily personal needs including bathing, grooming, personal hygiene, dressing, bed-making, eating, and ambulating; strip and remake beds as assigned; administer first aid, lotions...

Personal Care Attendant Part Time 2Rd

  • Hollidaysburg, PA (8 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Hollidaysburg, PA (8 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 19 days ago

Assist residents with daily personal needs including bathing, grooming, personal hygiene, dressing, bed-making, eating, and ambulating; strip and remake beds as assigned; administer first aid, lotions...

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Home Health Aide (HHA) - Pediatrics

  • Altoona, PA
  • 23 days ago
  • Altoona, PA
  • 23 days ago

training + Current CNA license listed in good standing with the board Job Responsibilities for HHA: + Activities of daily living + Light housekeeping + Bathing + Dressing + Grooming + Toileting + Nail...

+ Bathing + Dressing + Grooming + Toileting + Nail care + Range of motion / exercises + Transfers /use of mechanical lifting devices + Oral feeding + Vital sign checks: temperature, pulse, respiration...

Demographic Data for Altoona, PA

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Salary for CNA Jobs in Altoona, PA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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