Certified Nurse Aide Jobs

Certified Nurse Aide jobs are open across skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, assisted living, and home health agencies, from entry-level to senior aide and restorative aide roles, with specializations in memory care, rehabilitation support, and geriatric care. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles1,294+
Top stateTexas
Top employerAddus HomeCare
Top cityAustin, TX
Work type97% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Mercy Rehabilitation Hospitals
Certified Nurse Aide CNA
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Certified Nurse Aide CNA
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospitals
Springfield, Missouri
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
BLS Certification

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Gardant Management Solutions
Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) - Part-time- 2nd shift
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Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) - Part-time- 2nd shift
Gardant Management Solutions
Yorkville, Illinois
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
High school diploma or GED

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Gardant Management Solutions
Lead Certified Nursing Aide (CNA)
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Lead Certified Nursing Aide (CNA)
Gardant Management Solutions
Harrisburg, Illinois
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
$15 - $17/hr
High school diploma or GED

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Addus HomeCare
Certified Nurse Aide
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Certified Nurse Aide
Addus HomeCare
Silver City, New Mexico
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
CPR Certification
10,000+

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The Legacy Senior Communities
Certified Medication Aide (Skilled Nursing)
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Certified Medication Aide (Skilled Nursing)
The Legacy Senior Communities
Plano, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
CPR Certification
501-1,000

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Certified Nurse Aide Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Addus HomeCare
    Addus HomeCare330
  • Care Initiatives
    Care Initiatives57
  • Gentiva
    Gentiva40
  • Gardant Management Solutions
    Gardant Management Solutions34
  • American Senior Communities
    American Senior Communities28

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Distribution & Wholesale
  • Medical Devices
  • Law & Legal Services
  • Construction & Real Estate

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in certified nurse aide jobs.

  • Current state CNA certification or registry listing in good standing
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • CPR and first aid certification, typically through the American Heart Association
  • Ability to lift and transfer patients, often up to 50 pounds or more
  • Experience with activities of daily living including bathing, feeding, and mobility assistance
  • Familiarity with electronic health records or point-of-care documentation systems

Tips for Your Certified Nurse Aide Job Search

List your CNA certification state clearly

Employers screen by state licensure before reading anything else. Put your certification state and registry number in the header of your resume, not buried in a summary section. If you hold certifications in more than one state, list all of them.

Highlight hands-on clinical hours precisely

Vague phrases like 'patient care experience' get skimmed past. Name the setting, such as long-term care or acute rehab, the patient population you worked with, and the specific tasks you performed regularly, like catheter care, vital signs, or ambulation assistance.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists certified nurse aide openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target facilities by shift and specialty

Many postings list shift type and unit specialty, like memory care nights or post-surgical days. Filtering to roles that match your preferred shift before applying saves time and signals genuine fit to the hiring manager reading your application.

Prepare for competency-based interview questions

Interviewers for certified nurse aide roles frequently ask you to walk through a specific situation, such as how you handled a resident who refused care. Prepare two or three concrete examples from your clinical experience that show your response, not just your knowledge of best practices.

Follow up through the facility's HR contact

Many healthcare facilities route applications through a central HR team rather than the unit manager. A brief, polite follow-up email to HR three to five business days after applying confirms your application was received and keeps your name in front of the decision-maker.

Certified Nurse Aide Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most certified nurse aides?

Addus HomeCare, Care Initiatives, and Gentiva are hiring the most certified nurse aides right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Iowa, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is highest at large skilled nursing chains and regional hospital systems.

How many certified nurse aide jobs are remote?

About 3% of certified nurse aide openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, since the role is primarily hands-on bedside care. The small share of remote-adjacent roles tends to be in telehealth patient support, care coordination documentation, or training and instructional positions within larger health systems.

How do you become a certified nurse aide?

You complete a state-approved CNA training program, which typically combines classroom instruction with supervised clinical hours in a healthcare setting. After finishing the program, you pass your state's competency evaluation, which includes both a written or oral exam and a hands-on skills demonstration. Once you pass, your name is added to the state nurse aide registry and you can apply for positions.

Can you get hired as a certified nurse aide with little or no experience?

Yes, many facilities hire new CNAs directly after certification, particularly in long-term care and assisted living settings that face ongoing staffing needs. Highlighting your clinical hours from training, any volunteer work in caregiving settings, and soft skills like patience and attentiveness can strengthen your application when paid experience is limited.

What does the certified nurse aide interview process look like?

Most facilities start with a phone or video screen focused on your certification status, availability, and shift preferences. An in-person interview follows, usually with a unit manager or HR coordinator, and often includes scenario-based questions about resident care situations. Some employers also conduct a brief skills check or ask you to complete a background check and health screening before an offer is made.

Where can I find and apply to certified nurse aide jobs?

You can find and apply to certified nurse aide jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your certification, experience level, and preferred setting, and apply directly to each listing that fits.

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