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Kristin
Student
Birmingham, Alabama
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Rajnish Bajaj
Technology Company
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Phagwara, Punjab, India
Updated
Rajnish’s Answer
1. Search Online Job Boards
Check major job websites for CNA positions at hospitals, nursing homes, and home-care agencies. Use sites like Indeed, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Snagajob, and ZipRecruiter. Search for terms like "CNA," "Certified Nursing Assistant," "Nursing Assistant," "Nurse Aide," or "CNA - entry level/no experience."
2. Apply Directly to Healthcare Facilities
Many healthcare employers hire CNAs directly, even without experience. Look at hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, rehabilitation centers, and home health agencies. Visit their Careers pages; some offer paid training.
3. Visit Local Nursing Homes in Person
This is a great approach. Go in and ask, "Hi, I’m interested in CNA job opportunities. Are you currently hiring or offering training?" Nursing homes often hire quickly and like motivated applicants.
4. Contact CNA Schools or Training Programs
If you're in CNA training or just finished, talk to your instructors. Many programs have employers who recruit directly, offer job placement support, and provide lists of hiring facilities. Even if you haven’t enrolled, they can connect you with employers.
5. Use Your State’s Healthcare Job Resources
Most states have a Nurse Aide Registry, a Healthcare Workforce website, and a Department of Health job portal. These often list open CNA jobs.
6. Highlight Any Experience Working With People
If you're young and new, that’s okay! You can still get hired. Include experiences like babysitting, volunteering, customer service, school clubs, or caregiving for family members. These show responsibility and compassion, key CNA qualities.
7. Create a Simple CNA Resume
Your resume doesn’t need to be fancy. Include your CNA certificate or state "CNA student seeking first role," soft skills like being compassionate and reliable, and relevant experiences like volunteering or part-time jobs.
8. Follow Up After Applying
Call or email 2-3 days after applying: "Hi, I submitted an application for the CNA position and wanted to check on the status. I’m very interested." Following up can make you stand out to employers.
Check major job websites for CNA positions at hospitals, nursing homes, and home-care agencies. Use sites like Indeed, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Snagajob, and ZipRecruiter. Search for terms like "CNA," "Certified Nursing Assistant," "Nursing Assistant," "Nurse Aide," or "CNA - entry level/no experience."
2. Apply Directly to Healthcare Facilities
Many healthcare employers hire CNAs directly, even without experience. Look at hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, rehabilitation centers, and home health agencies. Visit their Careers pages; some offer paid training.
3. Visit Local Nursing Homes in Person
This is a great approach. Go in and ask, "Hi, I’m interested in CNA job opportunities. Are you currently hiring or offering training?" Nursing homes often hire quickly and like motivated applicants.
4. Contact CNA Schools or Training Programs
If you're in CNA training or just finished, talk to your instructors. Many programs have employers who recruit directly, offer job placement support, and provide lists of hiring facilities. Even if you haven’t enrolled, they can connect you with employers.
5. Use Your State’s Healthcare Job Resources
Most states have a Nurse Aide Registry, a Healthcare Workforce website, and a Department of Health job portal. These often list open CNA jobs.
6. Highlight Any Experience Working With People
If you're young and new, that’s okay! You can still get hired. Include experiences like babysitting, volunteering, customer service, school clubs, or caregiving for family members. These show responsibility and compassion, key CNA qualities.
7. Create a Simple CNA Resume
Your resume doesn’t need to be fancy. Include your CNA certificate or state "CNA student seeking first role," soft skills like being compassionate and reliable, and relevant experiences like volunteering or part-time jobs.
8. Follow Up After Applying
Call or email 2-3 days after applying: "Hi, I submitted an application for the CNA position and wanted to check on the status. I’m very interested." Following up can make you stand out to employers.
Vianne Phan
Youth Development Teacher
62
Answers
San Diego, California
Updated
Vianne’s Answer
To find a job as a CNA, first make sure you've completed a state-approved program and passed your exam. Then, look at hospital and nursing home websites or job boards like Indeed and LinkedIn. Search for "CNA" or "Certified Nursing Assistant" jobs. Applying directly to places can be really helpful. Having a simple resume that lists your certification and any clinical experience is important. Don't hesitate to ask your teachers or people you met during clinicals for referrals, as they are very common in healthcare.