CNA Jobs in Chesapeake, VA

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

  • Hampton, VA (22 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Hampton, VA (22 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 60+ days ago

Join Our Team as a CNA Do you value the time you spend with your patients? Is it important to you that your patients and their families know and feel that you are with them?...

CNA / PCA / Caregiver

  • Suffolk, VA (21 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Suffolk, VA (21 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 7 hours ago

(we are not able to provide sponsorship) Two satisfactory professional references Reliable transportation Compassionate, respectful, committed to excellency and a good attitude WORK SCHEDULE FOR A CNA...

Certified Nursing Assistant 3pm-11pm

  • Suffolk, VA (21 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Suffolk, VA (21 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 18 hours ago

Certified Nursing Assistant 40 Bed Skilled Unit 3pm- 11pm - Full Time At Lake Prince Woods, a continuing care retirement community, we are hiring staff for the following position: Lake Prince...

Certified Nursing Assistant 7am-3pm

  • Suffolk, VA (21 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Suffolk, VA (21 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 18 hours ago

Certified Nursing Assistant 40 Bed Skilled Unit 7am-3pm - Full Time At Lake Prince Woods, a continuing care retirement community, we are hiring staff for the following position: Lake Prince Woods...

CNA - Day Shift - Transitional Hospital

  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Duties: Job Duties for the CNA include (but not limited to) most of the following job duties: Handwashing, Donning and Doffing Gown and Gloves, Positioning in Fowlers Position, Positioning in Lateral...

Certified Nursing Assistant Baylor 7a-7p

  • Suffolk, VA (21 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Suffolk, VA (21 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 1 day ago

off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Physical Setting: Long term care Nursing home Rehabilitation center Supplemental Pay: Differential pay Baylor pay License/Certification: CNA...

CNA / PCA / Caregiver- Weekends

  • Portsmouth, VA (9 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portsmouth, VA (9 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Care Advantage Inc. is looking to hire full- or part-time CNAs / PCAs / Caregivers to provide in-home care services to our clients in the Portsmouth area....

PCA/CNA Live-In (2 Nights) Position Make Good Money

  • Suffolk, VA (21 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Suffolk, VA (21 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Private residence in Suffolk Looking for a PCA/CNA to come in on Monday morning and leave Wednesday morning. We have some flexibility with days and times....

CNA PRN

  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 2 days ago

CALIFORNIA REGULATION : Must be a CNA in good standing AND must have a current Home Health Aide (HHA) certification in good standing in the State of California....

Medication Technician - RMA (Overnight Shift)

  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Availability: PT 10pm-6am Every Other Weekend ***$1500 Sign on Bonus*** Medication Tech / Medication Aide (w/ CNA or PCA certification) What will I do every day?...

Patient Care Technician - Med/Surg 4 West Unit

  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 3 days ago

The primary duties of this position include supporting the admission/discharge process, changing, bathing ambulating patients, drawing blood, foley catheter care, meeting patient needs while working...

Casual Certified Nursing Assistant 3-11

  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Title: Casual Certified Nursing Assistant 3-11 State Role Title: Direct Care Assciate II Hiring Range: $21.00- $23.50 Pay Band: 2 Agency: Dept of Veterans Services Location: J&C VCC Agency...

Certified Nursing Assistant 11-7 Shift (Part- Time)

  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 5 days ago

Title: Certified Nursing Assistant 11-7 Shift (Part- Time) State Role Title: Direct Care Associate II Hiring Range: $21.00- $23.50 Pay Band: 2 Agency: Dept of Veterans Services Location: J&C VCC...

Certified Nursing Assistant 3-11 Shift (Part- Time)

  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 5 days ago

Title: Certified Nursing Assistant 3-11 Shift (Part- Time) State Role Title: Direct Care Associate II Hiring Range: $21.00- $23.50 Pay Band: 2 Agency: Dept of Veterans Services Location: J&C VCC...

Casual Certified Nursing Assistant 7-3

  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 5 days ago

Title: Casual Certified Nursing Assistant 7-3 State Role Title: Casual Certified Nursing Assistant 7-3 Hiring Range: $21.00- $23.50 Pay Band: 2 Agency: Dept of Veterans Services Location: J&C VCC...

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Salary for CNA Jobs in Chesapeake, VA

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Highest Education Level

CNAs in Chesapeake, VA offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
24.6%
Bachelor's Degree
24.0%
High School or GED
21.9%
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 Chesapeake, VA
Less than 1 year
54.8%
None
26.7%
1-2 years
15.7%
8-10 years
2.8%


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