CNA Jobs in Durham, NH

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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Licensed Nursing Assistant

  • Rochester, NH (9 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Rochester, NH (9 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 90+ days ago

Day and Night LNA Full Time, Part Time, and Per Diem positions avilable. Compensation Range $14.00 - $25.00 / hour Competitive pay based upon years of experience and applicable certifications,...

Licensed Nursing Assistant

  • Durham, NH
  • 90+ days ago
  • Durham, NH
  • 90+ days ago

FT LNA 3-11 $3000** Sign on Bonus RiverWoods Durham is seeking a Full-Time Evening LNA to provide direct resident care in a team-focused environment where our residents are at the heart of what we...

Licensed Nursing Assistant- Full Time Days

  • Exeter, NH (11 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Exeter, NH (11 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 60+ days ago

FT LNA (32 hours/week; 7a-3p) $3000** Sign on Bonus RiverWoods is seeking a Full-Time (32 hours/week) LNA/MNA to work our day shift (7a-3p). You will provide direct resident care in a team-focused...

Licensed Nursing Assistant

  • Exeter, NH (11 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Exeter, NH (11 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 60+ days ago

PT LNA 7a-3p $3000** Sign on Bonus RiverWoods Exeter is seeking a Part-Time day shift LNA to provide direct resident care in a team-focused environment where our residents are at the heart of what...

Licensed Nursing Assistant- Full Time Evenings

  • Exeter, NH (11 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Exeter, NH (11 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 60+ days ago

FT LNA 3-11 $3000** Sign on Bonus RiverWoods Exeter is seeking a Full-Time Evening LNA to provide direct resident care in a team-focused environment where our residents are at the heart of what we...

LNA/MNA 3p-11p Full Time

  • Exeter, NH (11 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Exeter, NH (11 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 60+ days ago

FT LNA 3-11 $3000** Sign on Bonus RiverWoods Exeter is seeking a Full-Time Evening LNA to provide direct resident care in a team-focused environment where our residents are at the heart of what we...

Travel Licensed Nursing Assistant - LNA

  • Rochester, NH (9 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Rochester, NH (9 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 1 hour ago

Travel Licensed Nursing Assistant - LNA Invest in your future by discovering a facility in Rochester, NH with resources, technology, and opportunities that will positively impact the rest of your...

Patient Care Technician Med Surg

  • Derry, NH (23 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Derry, NH (23 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 3 hours ago

What qualifications you will need: Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Located in Derry, NH, Parkland Medical Center...

Licensed Nursing Assistant - VT/NH-Day

  • Rochester, NH (9 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Rochester, NH (9 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 9 hours ago

NH-Day Job details Salary $772.20 Weekly Gross Pay type Location Rochester, New Hampshire Employment type Contract Estimated Start Date 05-12-2025 Estimated End Date 05-31-2025 Discipline Healthcare | CNA...

Hiring Licensed Nursing Assistants (LNA), LPN, RN, and Caregivers!

  • Durham, NH
  • 18 hours ago
  • Durham, NH
  • 18 hours ago

Apply Now Hiring Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), Nurse's Aides (NA), Personal Care Assistants (PCA), Home Care Aides (HCA), Home Health Aides (HHA), Caregivers, Patient Care Technicians (PCT), Registered...

Hospice, Full- Time CNA

  • Haverhill, MA (23 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Haverhill, MA (23 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 1 day ago

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide Certificate from an approved certifying organization. 3. One (1) year of experience in health care or nursing....

Patient Care Technician

  • Candia, NH (19 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Candia, NH (19 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 1 day ago

Health care experience a plus including: BONENT Certified, Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Phlebotomy certification....

Patient Care Assistant - Med.Surg. - Part Time, Eves

  • Newburyport, MA (21 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Newburyport, MA (21 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 1 day ago

Experience:Previous PCA or EMT experience,completion of a CNA/LNA or completion of a fundamentals of nursing clinical rotations....

Acute Inpatient Patient Care Technician - PCT

  • Portsmouth, NH (7 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 2 days ago
  • Portsmouth, NH (7 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 2 days ago

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:** Functions as part of the Inpatient Services Hemodialysis Health Care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for assigned patients in accordance with FMCNA...

1:1 Caregiver (CNA/HHA)

  • Haverhill, MA (23 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 3 days ago
  • Haverhill, MA (23 miles from Durham, NH)
  • 3 days ago

**_BAYADA offers Home Health Aides (HHAs) / Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs):_** + Pay rates for CNAs/HHAs of $22.50/hr + Referral Bonus for sending a friend + Consistent work + Great 1:1 client...

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Salary for CNA Jobs in Durham, NH

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for CNA positions.



Highest Education Level

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


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