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Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant

Industry
🏥Education and Health Services
Jobs per Year
3,171
Avg Houston Wage
$16

Career Overview

Nursing Assistants work under the supervision of licensed and registered nurses. They typically help patients with day to day tasks such as bathing, eating, and using the restroom.

Being a nursing assistant is an emotionally rewarding job that allows you to help patients feel comfortable and safe. It also serves as a great stepping stone into the medical industry.

Skills & Qualities

Successful professionals in this field typically have:

Work at a desk
Interact with people

Interested in this career path?

There are 7 Training Programs available for this career path

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9 Locations

3 Enrolling now
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Requirements

Background check
Certification / License
Drug test
Short-term training
Need a state issued certification/license. Specific Requirements vary by state. Additional certifications optional. (CMA to dispense medications, CPR, and Basic Life Support)

How much might I earn?

As you gain more experience and certifications, your wages in this job can increase over time.

1
Entry Level

Right after Training

After completing your training program and any necessary certifications.

$15 - $17/hr
2
Experienced

Experienced Professional

Able to work more independently, with more advanced skills and responsibility.

$22 - $22/hr

Training Programs for becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant

These free and scholarship-based programs in Houston can help you launch this career path

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Certified Nurse Aid
HCC Continuing Education
HCC Continuing Education

Certified Nurse Aid

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 3,171Wage: $16-$22/hr
Duration: 4-12 weeks
Financial Documents
HS Diploma/GED
Certified Nurse Aid
College of the Mainland
College of the Mainland

Certified Nurse Aid

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 3,171Wage: $16-$22/hr
Duration: 4-12 weeks
Financial Documents
HS Diploma/GED
Certified Nurse Aide
Baylor Ascend
Baylor Ascend
Enrolling now

Certified Nurse Aide

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 3,171Wage: $16-$22/hr
Duration: 4-12 weeks
U.S. Work Authorization
HS Diploma/GED
Medical Documents
Drug Test
Driver's License
Background Check
CNA-Hybrid
Uncharted Territory
Uncharted Territory
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CNA-Hybrid

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 3,171Wage: $16-$22/hr
Duration: 4-12 weeksHouston, TX
HS Diploma/GED
Medical Documents
Driver's License
Background Check
Memorial Hermann Employment Pathway - CNA Training
Memorial Assistance Ministries
Memorial Assistance Ministries
Enrolling now

Memorial Hermann Employment Pathway - CNA Training

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 3,171Wage: $16-$22/hr
Duration: 4-12 weeks
U.S. Work Authorization
HS Diploma/GED
Medical Documents
Drug Test
Background Check
Nurse Aide
Galveston College
Galveston College

Nurse Aide

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 3,171Wage: $16-$22/hr
Duration: 4-12 weeks
U.S. Work Authorization
Financial Documents
HS Diploma/GED
Medical Documents
Nurse Aide
Lone Star College Continuing Education
Lone Star College Continuing Education

Nurse Aide

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 3,171Wage: $16-$22/hr
Duration: 4-12 weeks
Financial Documents
HS Diploma/GED
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