CNA Jobs in Mississippi

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 Tech

  • Lamar, MS
  • 20 days ago
  • Lamar, MS
  • 20 days ago

Hiring Fulltime, part time and PRN. Day and night positions available. Nursing Assistant Career Opportunity (RNT) Elevate Your Nursing Assistant Role at Encompass Health Are you in search of a...

Nursing Assistant/Unit Coordinator

  • Tupelo, MS
  • 5 hours ago
  • Tupelo, MS
  • 5 hours ago

At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to "continuously improve the health of the people of our region." Our vision is to "provide the best patient and family-centered care and...

Nurse Tech/Assist, Evening, PRN

  • Cleveland, MS
  • 1 day ago
  • Cleveland, MS
  • 1 day ago

Description Job Summary: Provides direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction of Psychiatric Care Unit Nursing Staff Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides...

CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)

  • Jackson, MS
  • 1 day ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 1 day ago

Help at Home is hiring caregivers in your community TODAY! Now offering weekly pay! Start your career with the nation's leading provider of in-home support to seniors and become a hero for someone...

This is a Monday-Friday position.Come join our team as a Direct Care Associate at Mississippi's largest provider for adult mental healthcare. If you are patient and dedicated to making a...

CNA/Pca

  • McComb, MS
  • 2 days ago
  • McComb, MS
  • 2 days ago

This is a position for CNA/PCA, with experience. Duties and responsibilities; provide personal care to patient's. Assist with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene needs....

Patient Care Technician - PCT

  • Jackson, MS
  • 2 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 2 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...

Patient Care Technician

  • Flowood, MS
  • 2 days ago
  • Flowood, MS
  • 2 days ago

Licenses and Certifications BCLS - Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire required CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant preferred or Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) preferred...

Patient Care Technician - PCT

  • Senatobia, MS
  • 2 days ago
  • Senatobia, MS
  • 2 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...

Nurse Tech, MedSurg, Full Time, Nights

  • Cleveland, MS
  • 2 days ago
  • Cleveland, MS
  • 2 days ago

Are you seeking an exciting new opportunity? Here at Bolivar Medical Center, we value our employees and recognize their exceptional contributions to our patient’s health and wellness. At Bolivar...

Hospice CNA - Full Time

  • Biloxi, MS
  • 2 days ago
  • Biloxi, MS
  • 2 days ago

Overview Are you in search of a new career opportunity that makes a meaningful impact? If so, now is the time to find your calling at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice. As a national leader in...

Patient Care Technician PRN Med/Surg

  • Natchez, MS
  • 2 days ago
  • Natchez, MS
  • 2 days ago

Licenses and Certifications BCLS - Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire required CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant preferred or Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) preferred...

CNA Gyn/Peds NT 4/21/25

  • McComb, MS
  • 3 days ago
  • McComb, MS
  • 3 days ago

The CNA/tech needs the ability to cope with frequent unpleasant sights/smells as well as deal with difficult patient(s)/family....

CNA - PRN - ALL Shifts

  • Natchez, MS
  • 3 days ago
  • Natchez, MS
  • 3 days ago

CNA - PRN - ALL SHIFTSIn support of our team, Trinity Medical offers the following benefits:- Competitive compensation, including shift differentials for qualifying positions....

This is a Monday-Friday position. Come join our team as a Direct Care Associate at Mississippi's largest provider for adult mental healthcare. If you are patient and dedicated to making a...

Demographic Data for Mississippi

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Salary for CNA Jobs in Mississippi

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for CNA positions.



Highest Education Level

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


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