CNA Jobs in Shreveport, LA

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-Acute MedSurgical A-Full Time

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 1 day ago

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications CNA License in state of employment required. BLS required....

Certified Nursing Assistant-IMC CardioVascular-Full Time

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 30+ days ago

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications CNA License in state of employment required. BLS required....

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 1 day ago

8 hour shifts offered (7am-3 pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am) Starting Rate: $1500 sign on to full-time, qualified CNAs $13-15 / hr. depending on experience with.10/hr. up to 20 years Earn $1.50 more an hour...

CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE 7:00-3:00pm

  • Bossier City, LA (5 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bossier City, LA (5 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Pilgrim Manor Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation - BOSSIER CITY, LA Salary Range : Undisclosed Job Shift : Any CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE We put the care in Healthcare!...

Certified Nursing Assistant-Acute Orthopedics-Full Time

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 2 days ago

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications CNA License in state of employment required. BLS required....

Certified Nursing Assistant-Nursing Float Pool-PRN. Job in Gloster Gr8Jobs

  • Gloster, LA (22 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Gloster, LA (22 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 4 days ago

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications CNA License in state of employment required. BLS required....

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications CNA License in state of employment required. BLS required....

Patient Care Technician - PCT

  • Vivian, LA (23 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Vivian, LA (23 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 6 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...

Nursing Assistant

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 8 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 8 days ago

care, skin care simple dressing, application of braces and prosthetic devices....

Patient Care Tech Day Shift

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 17 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 17 days ago

Assist with inventory-stocking needed supplies Assist with computer order entry as needed Other duties as assigned Requirements High School Diploma or GED Required 0-2 years of related experience CNA...

Nursing Assistant

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 21 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 21 days ago

The Nursing Assistant may perform these duties in a variety of healthcare settings such as outpatient, inpatient, home or community living care, acute, and sub-acute. The Nursing Assistant will...

CNA

  • Bossier City, LA (5 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Bossier City, LA (5 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 22 days ago

Extra attention to detail Exceptional outcomes BE THE CONNECTION. Your role as a rehab nursing technician I lets you be the connection between dedication to detail and patient outcomes that exceed...

Nursing Assistant

  • Benton, LA (15 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Benton, LA (15 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 22 days ago

Extra attention to detail Exceptional outcomes BE THE CONNECTION. Your role as a rehab nursing technician I lets you be the connection between dedication to detail and patient outcomes that exceed...

Nursing Assistant Job in Bossier City, Louisiana

  • Bossier City, LA (5 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Bossier City, LA (5 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 27 days ago

Provides basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff and ensures patient safety and well-being. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader...

Nurse Assistant Senior Care Flexpool

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 27 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 27 days ago

Responsible for attending to the daily living needs and safety needs of an assigned group of patients. Aids the licensed personnel in case of patients by performing various patient care activities...

Demographic Data for Shreveport, LA

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Salary for CNA Jobs in Shreveport, LA

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Highest Education Level

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


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