CNA Jobs in Suffolk, 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

  • Fort Eustis, VA (16 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fort Eustis, VA (16 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 4 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
  • 7 hours ago
  • Suffolk, 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...

Nursing Assistant - Full-Time Nights

  • Yorktown, VA (24 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Yorktown, VA (24 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 11 hours ago

Overview Riverside Rehabilitation Hospital *A joint venture with Select Medical & Hospital* Yorktown, VA Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours: 12 Hour Full-Time Night Shift Pay: $19.00 - $23.17 per...

Nursing Assistant - Full-Time Days

  • Yorktown, VA (24 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Yorktown, VA (24 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 11 hours ago

Overview Riverside Rehabilitation Hospital *A joint venture with Select Medical & Hospital* Yorktown, VA Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours: 12 Hour Full-Time Days Pay: $19.00 - $23.17 per hour...

Nursing Assistant - PRN

  • Yorktown, VA (24 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Yorktown, VA (24 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 11 hours ago

Overview Riverside Rehabilitation Hospital *A joint venture with Select Medical & Hospital* Yorktown, VA Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours: PRN/Per Diem Pay: $22 per hour + Competitive shift differentials...

Certified Nursing Assistant 3pm-11pm

  • Suffolk, VA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Suffolk, 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
  • 18 hours ago
  • Suffolk, 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 (15 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Norfolk, VA (15 miles from Suffolk, 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
  • 1 day ago
  • Suffolk, 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 (11 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portsmouth, VA (11 miles from Suffolk, 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
  • 2 days ago
  • Suffolk, 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....

Riverside's Lifelong Health Earn and Learn Nurse Aide Program (Hospitality Assistant to CNA) - Newport News

  • Newport News, VA (12 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Newport News, VA (12 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 2 days ago

The course is an accelerated 4-week program that will teach you the skills and knowledge needed to take and pass your CNA boards....

Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA

  • Norfolk, VA (15 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (15 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 6 days ago

CNA | 18.00-21.00 per hour Paid Bi-Weekly | 3900 Llewellyn Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23504, USA | Hourly | Consulate Health Care of Norfolk | Full Time Looking for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join...

Certified Nursing Assistant 11pm-7am

  • Suffolk, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Suffolk, VA
  • 6 days ago

Certified Nursing Assistant 40 Bed Skilled Unit 11pm-7am - Full Time At Lake Prince Woods, a continuing care retirement community, we are hiring staff for the following position: Lake Prince Woods...

Certified Nursing Assistant-Short Stay Unit-Full Time-Flexible Hours

  • Newport News, VA (12 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Newport News, VA (12 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 7 days ago

Qualifications Experience 1 year Prior experience in acute health care setting (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon...

Demographic Data for Suffolk, VA

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Salary for CNA Jobs in Suffolk, VA

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Highest Education Level

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


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