CNA Jobs in Utah

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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Medical Assistant / Patient Care ASST TL - Full Time

  • Ogden Clinic
  • Ogden, UT
  • 4 hours ago
  • Ogden, UT
  • 4 hours ago

Under the direct supervision of the Practice Administrator, the Patient Care Assistant (PCA)/Medical Assistant Team Lead is primarily responsible for assisting providers in the examination and...

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Health Care Assistant (CNA), Resource Nursing

  • University Of Utah Health
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 5 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 5 hours ago

Responsibilities Essential Functions Assists the patient with feeding, drinking, ambulating, grooming, toileting, dressing, socializing and unit specific technical skills....

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Health Care Assistant (CNA), Huntsman Cancer Hospital SSU/PACU

  • University Of Utah Health
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 5 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 5 hours ago

Responsibilities Essential Functions Assists the patient with feeding, drinking, ambulating, grooming, toileting, dressing, socializing and unit specific technical skills....

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Patient Care Technician CNA PRN

  • Intermountain Health
  • Delta, UT
  • 5 hours ago
  • Delta, UT
  • 5 hours ago

Job Essentials Patient Care: Prioritizes and delivers basic patient care which may include toileting, bathing, linen and clothing changes, fresh water and ice, ambulating, comfort measures, and other...

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Patient Care Technician CNA Oncology

  • Intermountain Health
  • Saint George, UT
  • 5 hours ago
  • Saint George, UT
  • 5 hours ago

Essential Functions Prioritize and deliver basic patient care, including toileting, bathing, linen and clothing changes, fresh water and ice, ambulating, comfort measures, and other patient needs, while...

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CNA Pre Surgery

  • Common Spirit Health
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 5 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 5 hours ago

We’ve also developed a career path framework for CNAs that clarifies paths to move, develop and advance CNA careers into nursing and other roles....

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Certified Nursing Assistant - Tooele

  • ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP
  • Tooele, UT
  • 12 hours ago
  • Tooele, UT
  • 12 hours ago

Position Requirements: An active UTAH CNA certificate - we will also consider candidates currently enrolled in a certification program or interested in pursuing their CNA Certification....

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Home Services (CNA) Aide - Provo/Heber

  • Intermountain Health
  • Provo, UT
  • 13 hours ago
  • Provo, UT
  • 13 hours ago

As delegated by RN, can assist patients in self-administering medications and assists with simple wound care as well as ostomy care....

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Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Neonatal ICU (NICU)

  • Sentara
  • Washington, UT
  • 13 hours ago
  • Washington, UT
  • 13 hours ago

Keywords: Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA, Nursing Assistant, NA, Medical Assistant, MA, Nursing Care Partner, NCP, Nursing Student, Paramedic, EMS, EMT, Patient Care Tech, PCT #Talroo-Allied Health...

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Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Medicine Unit 2 - 6K

  • Sentara
  • Washington, UT
  • 13 hours ago
  • Washington, UT
  • 13 hours ago

Keywords: Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA, Nursing Assistant, NA, Medical Assistant, MA, Nursing Care Partner, NCP, Nursing Student, Paramedic, EMS, EMT, Patient Care Tech, PCT #Talroo-Allied Health...

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Med Tech / Medication Technician / Care Partner II

  • The Ridge Senior Living
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 16 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 16 hours ago

Apply Today! Join our Amazing Team!! Med Tech - Fulltime / Part-Time/ PRN Are you an experienced Med Tech? Are you a caring, dedicated, detail oriented, and honest person who enjoys working with...

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Patient Care Technician - PCT

  • Fresenius Medical Care
  • Layton, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Layton, UT
  • 1 day 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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Patient Care Tech (CNA/HUC) - Newborn NICU

  • Intermountain Health
  • American Fork, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • American Fork, UT
  • 1 day ago

CNA certification must be obtained within 120 days of hire. Preferred Qualifications Prior CNA experience or applicable healthcare experience....

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Patient Care Tech (CNA/HUC) - Same Day Surgery

  • Intermountain Health
  • St George, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • St George, UT
  • 1 day ago

Essential Functions Prioritize and deliver basic patient care, including toileting, bathing, linen and clothing changes, fresh water and ice, ambulating, comfort measures, and other patient needs, while...

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Patient Care Technician CNA

  • Intermountain Health
  • Mount Pleasant, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Mount Pleasant, UT
  • 1 day ago

Essential Functions Prioritize and deliver basic patient care, including toileting, bathing, linen and clothing changes, fresh water and ice, ambulating, comfort measures, and other patient needs, while...

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Salary for CNA Jobs in Utah

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for CNA positions.



Highest Education Level

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


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