Certified Nurse Aide Jobs in Arizona

Certified Nurse Aide jobs in Arizona are concentrated in long-term care, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and hospital systems, with steady demand at every level from entry-level to lead aide. Most hiring is in Phoenix, Tucson, and Mesa, where large employers like Banner Health, Dignity Health, and Brookdale Senior Living maintain consistent openings. Memory care and post-acute rehabilitation are among the most active specialties right now. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles21
Top employerAddus HomeCare
Top cityMesa, AZ
Cities hiring17
Top credentialBLS Certification
Companies hiring5

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Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospitals
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
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Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospitals
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Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospitals
Gilbert, Arizona
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management

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Senior Resource Group
Certified Caregiver / Med Aide - The Village at Ocotillo
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Senior Resource Group
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Certified Caregiver / Med Aide - The Village at Ocotillo
Senior Resource Group
Chandler, Arizona
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physical Therapy
Caregiver Certification

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BAYADA Home Health Care
Certified Nurse Aide, CNA - Home Health
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BAYADA Home Health Care
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Certified Nurse Aide, CNA - Home Health
BAYADA Home Health Care
Mesa, Arizona
Account Management
Business Development
Customer Success
Sales
10,000+

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Addus HomeCare
Certified Nurse Aide
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Addus HomeCare
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Certified Nurse Aide
Addus HomeCare
Tolleson, Arizona
Business Development
Customer Service
Customer Success
10,000+

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Addus HomeCare
Certified Nurse Aide
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Addus HomeCare
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Certified Nurse Aide
Addus HomeCare
Anthem, Arizona
Business Development
Customer Service
Customer Success
10,000+

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Certified Nurse Aide Jobs by City in Arizona

Where Arizona roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Mesa
2 jobs
Gilbert
2 jobs
Phoenix
2 jobs
Chandler
2 jobs
Tempe
1 job
Anthem
1 job
Laveen
1 job
Peoria
1 job
Avondale
1 job

Certified Nurse Aide Job Market in Arizona

A snapshot from current Arizona openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Addus HomeCare
    Addus HomeCare17
  • Senior Resource
    Senior Resource1
  • BAYADA Home Health Care
    BAYADA Home Health Care1
  • Canyon Vista Medical Center
    Canyon Vista Medical Center1
  • Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospitals
    Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospitals1

What Arizona Employers Look For

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

  • Active Arizona Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) registration through the Arizona State Board of Nursing
  • Completion of a state-approved CNA training program of at least 120 hours
  • Current CPR and Basic Life Support certification from an accredited provider
  • Ability to pass a criminal background check required by Arizona long-term care regulations
  • Physical stamina to assist with patient transfers, repositioning, and activities of daily living
  • Strong communication skills for coordinating with nurses and interdisciplinary care teams

Certified Nurse Aide Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a certified nurse aide in Arizona?

You become a certified nurse aide in Arizona by completing a state-approved CNA training program, then passing the Arizona CNA competency exam administered through Prometric on behalf of the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Programs are offered at community colleges, vocational schools, and some healthcare employers. After passing both the written and skills portions of the exam, you register with the Arizona State Board of Nursing to receive your CNA certification, which is required to work in the state.

Which companies hire certified nurse aides in Arizona?

Arizona certified nurse aide roles are posted by Addus HomeCare, Senior Resource, and BAYADA Home Health Care and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Arizona's large network of skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and integrated hospital systems makes it one of the more active states for consistent CNA hiring throughout the year.

Which Arizona cities have the most certified nurse aide jobs?

Mesa, Gilbert, and Phoenix have the most certified nurse aide openings in Arizona. Phoenix dominates the count given its size, population growth, and concentration of major health systems and senior living campuses, while Tucson and Mesa support strong secondary markets driven by regional hospital networks, university medical centers, and a large and growing older adult population.

How can I get hired as a certified nurse aide in Arizona with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is completing an Arizona State Board of Nursing-approved CNA training program, which many Arizona employers such as Banner Health and Dignity Health offer at low or no cost in exchange for a work commitment after certification. Look for new hire orientations, nurse aide apprenticeships, or caregiver-to-CNA bridge programs at assisted living communities and skilled nursing facilities in Phoenix and Tucson. Candidates with experience as a home health aide, patient care technician, or hospital unit secretary have a clear advantage and often transition into CNA roles without starting from scratch.

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

You can find and apply to certified nurse aide jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings from employers across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, location, and schedule, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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