CNA Jobs in Rhode Island

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, Hospice - $5,000 Bonus

  • Warwick, RI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Warwick, RI
  • 45+ days ago

Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Hospice Aide / CNA Coverage Area: Rhode Island #AC-AIDE Reimagine Your Career in Hospice As a medical professional, you know that what you do impacts you as much as...

Nursing Assistant

  • Woonsocket, RI
  • 90+ days ago
  • Woonsocket, RI
  • 90+ days ago

Hourly rate range $18.00 - $24.67 / hour CNA License a requirement for this position with Fairlawn Hospital Compensation will be determined based on years of experience and applicable certifications...

Dialysis Patient Care Technician

  • Pawtucket, RI
  • 4 hours ago
  • Pawtucket, RI
  • 4 hours ago

Job Requirements Our Patient Care Technicians provide high-quality patient care to patients suffering from the most advanced stage of chronic kidney disease, known as END Stage Renal Disease...

Certified Nursing Assistant-Night

  • Middletown, RI
  • 4 hours ago
  • Middletown, RI
  • 4 hours ago

Assistant-Night Job details Salary $719.64 Weekly Gross Pay type Location Middletown, Rhode Island Employment type Contract Estimated Start Date 05-12-2025 Estimated End Date 06-03-2025 Discipline Healthcare | CNA...

Certified Nursing Assistant - Float Pool - Per Diem

  • Woonsocket, RI
  • 5 hours ago
  • Woonsocket, RI
  • 5 hours ago

Know Your Rights: Responsibilities The CNA in the MST Department is a certified assistive person who assists with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-critical patients and...

Nursing Assistant II

  • Providence, RI
  • 9 hours ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 9 hours ago

Summary: Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and within hospital and department policies and procedures assists in caring for patients and/or families from admission to discharge....

Student Nursing Technician - Float (Per Diem)

  • Hope Valley, RI
  • 21 hours ago
  • Hope Valley, RI
  • 21 hours ago

Experience Acute care experience as a nursing assistant Licensure, Certification, Registration Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred. We take great care of careers....

Nursing Aide / CNA

  • Central Falls, RI
  • 22 hours ago
  • Central Falls, RI
  • 22 hours ago

Nursing Aide/CNA Career Opportunities Now hiring for all positions; full-time, part-time, day and night available 12-hour shifts (7a-7p or 7p-7a)....

Care Assistant

  • Tiverton, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • Tiverton, RI
  • 1 day ago

Care Assistant Home Life Carers Limited Tiverton Apply now Company Description Care Assistant - Make Every Moment Matter Location: Tiverton and surrounding areas Pay: 12.21 to 14.20 per hour +...

Certified Nursing Assistant (12 Hour) (SW)

  • North Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • North Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago

The CNA performs patient care under the direct supervision of an RN....

ED Patient Care Tech I

  • Providence, RI
  • 2 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 2 days ago

Summary: Reports to the Clinical Manager and under the general direction and supervision of the professional staff assists in providing care to Emergency Department patients and their families...

Nursing Assistant

  • Newport, RI
  • 2 days ago
  • Newport, RI
  • 2 days ago

Summary: SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and within hospital and department policies and procedures assists in caring for patients and/or families from admission to...

Acute Patient Care Technician

  • East Providence, RI
  • 2 days ago
  • East Providence, RI
  • 2 days ago

Job Requirements The Acute Patient Care Technician must demonstrate familiarity with dialysis procedures and the knowledge, skills, and judgment necessary to assume the responsibility of caring...

CNA

  • Middletown, RI
  • 3 days ago
  • Middletown, RI
  • 3 days ago

ID: 54432067 Shift: 15:00:00 - 23:00:00 Description: LOCAL ONLYevery other weekend onAGENCY MUST HOLD ACTIVE RI LICENSE, ACTIVE RI BCC ACCOUNT, AND BE TJC CERTIFIED TO QUALIFY TO STAFF IN RI - IF...

Medication Aide

  • Woonsocket, RI
  • 3 days ago
  • Woonsocket, RI
  • 3 days ago

We are hiring a Certified Medication Aide to join our dynamic care team at Oakland Grove Health Care Center in Woonsocket! 16-hour shifts on 7a-3p and 3p-11p....

Demographic Data for Rhode Island

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Salary for CNA Jobs in Rhode Island

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for CNA positions.



Highest Education Level

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


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