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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Certified Nursing Assistant

  • North, SC (24 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • North, SC (24 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 30+ days ago

Join Our Team as a CNA 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?...

Nursing Assistant (RNT)

  • Columbia, SC
  • 11 hours ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 11 hours 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...

Rehab Nursing Tech Specialist

  • Columbia, SC
  • 11 hours ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 11 hours ago

The Rehabilitation Technician Specialist assists rehabilitation nurses and/or therapists with rehabilitation treatment and patient care according to hospital, state, professional and federal...

Patient Care Tech - Medical Surgical

  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day 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...

Professor of Patient Care Technician

  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago

Job Responsibilities Provides Patient Care Technician program instruction, to include CNA, Phlebotomy, and Patient Care Practices and Techniques courses....

Certified Nursing Assistant. Job in South Carolina Gr8Jobs

  • Rion, SC (22 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Rion, SC (22 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 3 days ago

Join Our Team as a CNA 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?...

CNA Client Transportation Aide

  • Columbia, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 3 days ago

Assistant (CNA) certification in state of practice Family Makes Us Stronger....

CNA Care Coordination

  • Columbia, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 3 days ago

Assistant (CNA) certification in state of practice Family Makes Us Stronger....

Patient Care Technician - PRN

  • Columbia, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 4 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...

Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • Columbia, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 4 days ago

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements High school diploma or equivalent Graduate of a State approved CNA program Currently registered/licensed in applicable State....

Medication Technician Full Time 11PM- 7AM Sign on Bonus Weekly Pay PTO

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

time off Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Opportunities for advancement Referral program Qualifications CPR Certification Medication administration High school diploma or GED Computer skills 1 year CNA...

Medication Technician 3PM-11PM Part Time Weekly Pay

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

time off Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Opportunities for advancement Referral program Qualifications CPR Certification Medication administration High school diploma or GED Computer skills 1 year CNA...

Medication Technician-7AM-3PM Part Time Weekly Pay

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

time off Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Opportunities for advancement Referral program Qualifications CPR Certification Medication administration High school diploma or GED Computer skills 1 year CNA...

CNA/Med Tech

  • Columbia, SC
  • 7 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 7 days ago

Consolidated Medical Staffing is looking for CNA/CMA's (Med-Tech) in Columbia, SC + surrouding areas!...

CNA/12 day and over night shifts Chapin

  • Chapin, SC (20 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Chapin, SC (20 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 9 days ago

Do you have a heart of gold and are passionate about making a difference, we need to talk with you! If you are looking for work/life balance, want to be a part of helping seniors, and want to give...

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Salary for CNA Jobs in Columbia, SC

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

CNAs in Columbia, SC 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 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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