CNA Jobs in Columbia, SC

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 - CCHT

  • DaVita Inc.
  • West Columbia, SC (4 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 2 hours ago
  • West Columbia, SC (4 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 2 hours ago

to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays Physical stamina for long shifts (up to 12+ hours) Flexibility to float between facilities as needed Previous healthcare experience a plus (CNA...

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Patient Care Techs II - PCU - NIghts

  • MUSC (Med. Univ of South Carolina)
  • Columbia, SC
  • 3 hours ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 3 hours ago

Job Description Summary The Patient Care Technician (PCT) reports to the Nurse Manager. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the PCT performs multi-skilled activities to support a...

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • Agape Care Group
  • Leesville, SC (24 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Leesville, SC (24 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 23 hours ago

Join Our Team as a CNA (Night Shift) Do you value the time you spend with your patients? Is it important to you that your patients and their families know and feel that you are with them?...

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Patient Care Technician

  • Innovative Renal Solutions
  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago

Job Requirements Our Patient Care Technicians provide high-quality patient care to patients suffering from the most advanced stage of chronic kidney disease, known as END Stage Renal Disease...

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Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • Life Care Centers of America
  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago

Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training Essential Functions Lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients Assist patients with baths, showers, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting...

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Graduate Assistant - Nursing Evidence-Based Practice

  • University of South Carolina
  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago

Posting Summary Logo: Posting Number: STU00019PO26 Job Title: Student Employee Internal Title: Graduate Assistant - Nursing Evidence-Based Practice Campus: Upstate College/Division: USC Upstate...

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Resident Care Aide (Full-Time)(1st Shift) - Colonial Gardens

  • Navion Senior Solutions
  • West Columbia, SC (2 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Columbia, SC (2 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, positioning, transfer, mobility, and incontinence care....

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • Shiftkey, LLC
  • Lexington, SC (12 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lexington, SC (12 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 2 days ago

." - CNA, Kansas City, MO...

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - up to $24/hr

  • Shiftkey, LLC
  • Columbia, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 2 days ago

." - CNA, Kansas City, MO...

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Nursing Assistant

  • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo
  • Cayce, SC (2 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cayce, SC (2 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 3 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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Patient Care Technician - PCT

  • Fresenius Medical Care
  • Columbia, SC
  • 5 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 5 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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CNA

  • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia
  • Columbia, SC
  • 5 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 5 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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Patient Care Tech II - CORE

  • MUSC (Med. Univ of South Carolina)
  • Columbia, SC
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 6 days ago

Job Description Summary The Patient Care Technician (PCT) reports to the Nurse Manager. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the PCT performs multi-skilled activities to support a...

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PCA Aides - CNA Lexington

  • Active Day
  • Lexington, SC (12 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lexington, SC (12 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 6 days ago

**DAILY PAY AVAILABLE** Active Homecare has several immediate opportunities for experienced CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistants) to join our team....

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Certified Nursing Assistant

  • Saratoga Medical Center
  • Columbia, SC
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 6 days ago

Performs duties such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, assisting with mobility, changing linens, and transporting or transferring patients, as required....

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Salary for CNA Jobs in Columbia, SC

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireNursing research efforts.


Highest Education Level

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


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