CNA Jobs in Tyler, TX

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 Medication Aide

  • Tyler, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Tyler, TX
  • 2 days ago

Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Join Our Compassionate Care Team! The Heights of Tyler Are you a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) with a heart for service and a passion for making a difference?...

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)- $2000 Sign on Bonus

  • Tyler, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Tyler, TX
  • 5 days ago

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) 2pm-10pm $2000 Sign on Bonus Join Our Compassionate Care Team!...

CNA Shared Resource Team

  • Tyler, TX
  • 60+ days ago
  • Tyler, TX
  • 60+ days ago

Are you a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) looking for flexibility?...

Nursing Assistant - Tyler

  • Tyler, TX
  • 45+ days ago
  • Tyler, TX
  • 45+ days ago

The Nursing Assistant is qualified to attend to the needs of the Patient area, performing duties as indicated by the responsibilities checked above under the direct supervision of the unit charge...

CNA

  • Tyler, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Tyler, TX
  • 4 days ago

Nursing Assistant Career Opportunity (RNT) Elevate Your Nursing Assistant Role at Encompass Health Are you in search of a fulfilling career rooted in your community and heart? At Encompass Health,...

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • Gladewater, TX (24 miles from Tyler, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Gladewater, TX (24 miles from Tyler, TX)
  • 9 days ago

hire Medical / Dental / Vision Care Early Pay FSA / HSA / 401k Educational Advancement / increased pay with competency levels Scholarship for employees and dependents Emergency Relief Requirements: CNA...

Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA

  • Jacksonville, TX (23 miles from Tyler, TX)
  • 11 days ago
  • Jacksonville, TX (23 miles from Tyler, TX)
  • 11 days ago

Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA Are you looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills?...

Patient Care Technician - PCT

  • Tyler, TX
  • 12 days ago
  • Tyler, TX
  • 12 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...

LVN/Medication Aide- PRN

  • Tyler, TX
  • 12 days ago
  • Tyler, TX
  • 12 days ago

Job Summary UT Tyler Health Science Center has open positions within Smith County Jail for a Medication Aide or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). This position is in a jail/correctional facility...

Patient Care Technician I- Float

  • Tyler, TX
  • 12 days ago
  • Tyler, TX
  • 12 days ago

JOB SUMMARY: The PNA-I in Behavioral Health works in partnership with licensed nurses to support the delivery of care in a safe patient environment that promotes caring and healing. The PNA-I...

Patient Care Technician - PRN

  • Tyler, TX
  • 12 days ago
  • Tyler, TX
  • 12 days ago

JOB SUMMARY The Patient Care Technician I (PCT I) works in partnership with the licensed nurse to support the delivery of care in a safe patient environment that promotes caring and healing. The...

Smith County Jail Services- Certified Medication Aide PRN

  • Tyler, TX
  • 14 days ago
  • Tyler, TX
  • 14 days ago

Job Summary: The Medication Aide is responsible for rendering care in terms of individualized client needs, with established standards, under the direction/delegation of the provider and/or...

Patient Care Technician / PCT Med Surg

  • Tyler, TX
  • 21 days ago
  • Tyler, TX
  • 21 days ago

Preferred Job Requirements: 5 years' experience in acute or long-term care Completion of approved CNA or PCT certification, or may be in senior year of nursing school with less than one semester to...

Nursing Assistant - Jacksonville

  • Jacksonville, TX (23 miles from Tyler, TX)
  • 25 days ago
  • Jacksonville, TX (23 miles from Tyler, TX)
  • 25 days ago

Summary: The Nursing Assistant is qualified to attend to the needs of the Patient area, performing duties as indicated by the responsibilities checked above under the direct supervision of the...

Patient Care Tech / PCT Med Surg

  • Jacksonville, TX (23 miles from Tyler, TX)
  • 27 days ago
  • Jacksonville, TX (23 miles from Tyler, TX)
  • 27 days ago

Completion of approved CNA or PCT certification required, or may be in senior year of nursing school with less than one semester to complete the nursing program....

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Salary for CNA Jobs in Tyler, TX

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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