Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in Mississippi post a median of $19.15 an hour, the middle half $17.81–$20.78, across 13 jobs that state their pay. Certified nursing assistants employed in Mississippi earn a median of $15.15 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Certified nursing assistants in Mississippi: pay by town and employer
What Mississippi requires of a certified nursing assistant
Certified Nurse Aide on the Mississippi Nurse Aide Registry, from the Mississippi State Department of Health.
- Exam: Knowledge exam and skill test given by Headmaster (D&S Diversified Technologies).
- Staying active: Renew certification through Mississippi TMU (Headmaster).
Certified nursing assistant jobs and requirements in Mississippi
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About the job
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Bedford Care Center is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate against applicants or Employees for race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or any other reasons prohibited by Law.
Job Summary
Provides direct care for Long-Term Care Residents, primarily Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) and other care conducive to Residents’ well-being, comfort and safety.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provides care and explanation to the Residents according to the Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) Care Plan
- Assists with new admits, transfers and discharges
- Communicates with Nursing Department co-workers and other Departments to meet needs of Residents
- Answers Residents’ Call Lights promptly
- Recognizes and responds to verbal and non-verbal communication from Residents
Qualifications and Skills:
Must have and maintain current Nurse Aide Certification in good standing with MS Department of Health, Division of Licensure and Certification
Excellent Benefits:
Bedford Care Centers offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full time employees. It is our desire to demonstrate to our employees and their families that we value them through the offering of a benefits package that positively contributes to their quality of life. A summary of benefits offered includes:
Paid Time Off (PTO) including
- Vacation pay
- Paid sick leave
Insurance benefits including
- Group Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision Insurance
Other Benefits
- Holiday Incentive Pay
- Daily Pay – upon your request
- Direct deposit
- Bereavement leave
- Retirement Savings Plan/401K
- Shift Differentials for some nursing positions
- Tuition reimbursement for nursing education (CNA to LPN)
- Scholarship program for continuing nursing education
- Employee Assistance Program
- Family Medical Leave
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From Bedford Care Center of Petal's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Bedford Care Center of Petal
Bedford Care Center of Petal is a 60 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Bedford Care Center of Petal)-bed nursing home in Petal, MS, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nurses and nursing assistants. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Bedford Care Center of Petal
Based in Petal, MSHires in MississippiPay on its listings: 0% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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