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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Certified Nursing Aide (CNA)
Job Type: Full Time | Days
Schedule: 3x12, Days, 5am - 5:30pm
Your experience matters
Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital – Chandler is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
At Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital – Chandler, our Certified Nursing Assistants are an essential part of the care team, providing compassionate, hands-on support to patients throughout their recovery. Our team is built on genuine care for both our patients and one another, with patient safety and well-being guiding everything we do. You’ll be supported by strong teamwork and leaders who are present, approachable, and truly invested in you. In our most recent culture survey, team members shared how much they value the supportive environment and the people they work alongside each day.
How you'll contribute
A Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) who excels in this role:
- Perform basic patient care tasks including bathing, grooming, and mobility assistance.
- Provide general nursing support such as positioning, lifting, turning, and using special equipment.
- Assist with toileting needs using bedpans, urinals, commodes, or ambulation to the bathroom.
- Take and record temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake/output measurements accurately and document in a timely manner.
- Prepare patient rooms for admission and transfer, ensuring cleanliness and equipment readiness.
- Maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe environment with attention to ventilation and lighting.
- Support patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures, including handling of patient belongings.
- Answer patient call lights, phones, and pages, responding promptly and appropriately.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we're looking for
Applicants should have a current Arizona state CNA or LNA license and completion of a nursing assistant training course.
Additional requirements include:
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire.
- Experience: Minimum six months of experience in an acute care or long-term care setting preferred.
- Licenses: Current Arizona state CNA or LNA license.
- Education: Completion of a nursing assistant training course.
More about Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital - Chandler
Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital is a 50-bed, inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital jointly operated by Lifepoint Rehabilitation and Dignity Health. Located in Chandler, Arizona, we serve our community by helping patients on their journey to recovery after serious illness or injury. We seek enthusiastic professionals to provide superior care as part of our interdisciplinary team – all within a welcoming environment. Join us today!
EEOC Statement
" Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital - Chandler is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital - Chandler is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."
Certified Nursing Aide (CNA)
Job Type: Full Time | Days
Schedule: 3x12, Days, 5am - 5:30pm
Your experience matters
Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital – Chandler is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
At Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital – Chandler, our Certified Nursing Assistants are an essential part of the care team, providing compassionate, hands-on support to patients throughout their recovery. Our team is built on genuine care for both our patients and one another, with patient safety and well-being guiding everything we do. You’ll be supported by strong teamwork and leaders who are present, approachable, and truly invested in you. In our most recent culture survey, team members shared how much they value the supportive environment and the people they work alongside each day.
How you'll contribute
A Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) who excels in this role:
- Perform basic patient care tasks including bathing, grooming, and mobility assistance.
- Provide general nursing support such as positioning, lifting, turning, and using special equipment.
- Assist with toileting needs using bedpans, urinals, commodes, or ambulation to the bathroom.
- Take and record temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake/output measurements accurately and document in a timely manner.
- Prepare patient rooms for admission and transfer, ensuring cleanliness and equipment readiness.
- Maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe environment with attention to ventilation and lighting.
- Support patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures, including handling of patient belongings.
- Answer patient call lights, phones, and pages, responding promptly and appropriately.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we're looking for
Applicants should have a current Arizona state CNA or LNA license and completion of a nursing assistant training course.
Additional requirements include:
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire.
- Experience: Minimum six months of experience in an acute care or long-term care setting preferred.
- Licenses: Current Arizona state CNA or LNA license.
- Education: Completion of a nursing assistant training course.
More about Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital - Chandler
Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital is a 50-bed, inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital jointly operated by Lifepoint Rehabilitation and Dignity Health. Located in Chandler, Arizona, we serve our community by helping patients on their journey to recovery after serious illness or injury. We seek enthusiastic professionals to provide superior care as part of our interdisciplinary team – all within a welcoming environment. Join us today!
EEOC Statement
" Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital - Chandler is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital - Chandler is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."
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Certified Nurse Aide Job Market in Arizona
A snapshot from current Arizona openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Addus HomeCare16
- Valley View Medical Center1
- 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, Valley View Medical Center, and Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospitals and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 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?
Chandler, Mesa, and Tempe 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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