CNA Jobs in Amarillo, TX

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 - CNA

  • Professional Case Management
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 60+ days ago
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 60+ days ago

Signs Timely and Accurate Documentation Range of Motion All activities of daily living including light duty housekeeping, meal preparation and patient hygiene Qualifications Active certification as a CNA...

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Rnt

  • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Amarillo
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 12 days ago
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 12 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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Nursing Assistant

  • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Amarillo
  • Canyon, TX (21 miles from Amarillo, TX)
  • 12 days ago
  • Canyon, TX (21 miles from Amarillo, TX)
  • 12 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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Unit Clerk/Cert. Nursing Asst / Behavioral Health / Acute Psych II / PT / Day

  • Universal Health Services
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 18 hours ago
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 18 hours ago

Visit us online at: Position: Unit Clerk/CNA Position Summary: Provides clerical and data management services for the Patient Care Unit as assigned, under the supervision of the Charge Nurse....

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Unit Clerk/Cert. Nursing Asst / Behavioral Health / Acute Psych IV / FT / Night

  • Universal Health Services
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 18 hours ago
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 18 hours ago

Visit us online at: Position: Unit Clerk/CNA Position Summary: Provides clerical and data management services for the Patient Care Unit as assigned, under the supervision of the Charge Nurse....

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Patient Care Tech / PCT OR

  • BSA Health System
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 23 hours ago
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 23 hours ago

Certification as a PCT (Certified Care Technician) or CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)....

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Patient Care Tech / PCT Med Surg

  • BSA Health System
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 1 day ago

Certification as a PCT (Certified Care Technician) or CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)....

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - up to $22/hr

  • Shiftkey, LLC
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 3 days ago

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

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Nursing Assistant - Part Time

  • Thomas E Creek VA Medical Center
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 4 days ago

The Nursing Assistant functions as a member of the nursing care team and assist licensed nursing staff in the care of patients/residents receiving preventive, acute, sub-acute chronic,...

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Hospice CNA - Full Time

  • Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 5 days ago

opportunities Continuing education and scholarship opportunities Responsibilities Enhabit Hospice Nursing Aides assist with various personal care issues including changing bedding, changing clothing, bathing...

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Nursing Assistant

  • Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 6 days ago

care - skin care simple dressing - application of braces and prosthetic devices - and monitoring Works on small group activities with veterans/residents according to the patients/resident treatment...

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Permanent CNA / Nurse Assistant Home Health

  • Aya Healthcare corporate careers
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 8 days ago
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 8 days ago

Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for a Permanent CNA / Nurse Assistant Home Health job in Amarillo, Texas paying Based on Experience....

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Unit Clerk / PCS / CNA / 5S / PRN / Varied

  • UHS
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 15 days ago
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 15 days ago

certification upon hire and maintain certification throughout employment HWC and Verbal De-escalation within 30 days of hire and maintain certification throughout employment Must possess one of the following: CNA...

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Certified Nurse Aide - CNA

  • Creative Solutions in Healthcare
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 26 days ago
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 26 days ago

Join Our Team as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Provide Compassionate Care and Support to Residents We're seeking a reliable and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team!...

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Unit Clerk / PCS / CNA / Cardiology / PRN / Nights

  • Universal Health Services
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 30+ days ago

certification upon hire and maintain certification throughout employment HWC and Verbal De-escalation within 30 days of hire and maintain certification throughout employment Must possess one of the following: CNA...

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Demographic Data for Amarillo, TX

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Salary for CNA Jobs in Amarillo, TX

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


Highest Education Level

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


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