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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.

Requirements

Certification / License
Drug test
Background check

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There are 7 Training Programs available for this career path

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9 Locations

17 Sessions3 Enrolling now
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Skills & Qualities

Successful professionals in this field typically have:

Work at a desk
Interact with people

Career Path & Growth

This career offers clear progression opportunities as you gain experience and additional certifications:

1
Entry Level

Trainee / Apprentice

Start your career with on-the-job training and mentorship

$15 - $17/hr
2
Experienced

Experienced Professional

Work independently with advanced skills and certifications

$22 - $22/hr

Training Programs in 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
Now Enrolling

Certified Nurse Aid

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 3,171Wage: $16-$22/hr
Duration Training is generally less than 3 months
requires financial documentsrequires high school diploma or equivalency
Certified Nurse Aid
College of the Mainland
College of the Mainland
Now Enrolling

Certified Nurse Aid

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 3,171Wage: $16-$22/hr
Duration Training is generally less than 3 months
requires financial documentsrequires high school diploma or equivalency
Certified Nurse Aide
Baylor Ascend
Baylor Ascend
Education and Health Services
Jobs: 3,171Wage: $16-$22/hr
Duration Orientation, career readiness workshops, study sessions
Drug testDriver's licenserequires medical documents
CNA-Hybrid
Uncharted Territory
Uncharted Territory
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CNA-Hybrid

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 3,171Wage: $16-$22/hr
Duration 6 weeks of Hybrid instructions (majority of coursework completed online). Requires 40 Hours of clinical. Some skills and clinical if applicable in person.Houston, TX
Driver's licenserequires medical documentsBackground check
Memorial Hermann Employment Pathway - CNA Training
Memorial Assistance Ministries
Memorial Assistance Ministries
Education and Health Services
Jobs: 3,171Wage: $16-$22/hr
Duration (IN PERSON & VIRTUAL) First week orientation, assesment and job readiness then 2 Weeks CNA classroom training followed by 2 weeks clinicals (8200 Wednesbury Lane, Suite 200 Houston, TX 77074) and 1 week review
Drug testrequires medical documentsBackground check
Nurse Aide
Galveston College
Galveston College
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Nurse Aide

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 3,171Wage: $16-$22/hr
Duration 4-12 weeks
requires financial documentsrequires medical documentsrequires high school diploma or equivalency
Nurse Aide
Lone Star College Continuing Education
Lone Star College Continuing Education
Now Enrolling

Nurse Aide

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 3,171Wage: $16-$22/hr
Duration Training is generally less than 3 months
requires financial documentsrequires high school diploma or equivalency
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