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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Right at Home Greater GalvestonGalveston, TXPart timePosted 1w agoStill open, checked every night

How this pay compares

This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in Texas post a median of $17.32 an hour, the middle half $16–$19, across 170 jobs that state their pay. Certified nursing assistants employed in Texas earn a median of $18.03 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).

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What Texas requires of a certified nursing assistant

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) on the Texas Nurse Aide Registry, from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Nurse Aide Registry.

  • Training: at least 100 hours, 40 of them supervised clinical practice.
  • Exam: Competency evaluation with a written or oral exam and a skills exam; the HHSC page names Prometric as the vendor.

Certified nursing assistant jobs and requirements in Texas

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  • Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 1.97x · Clicks 121
  • How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 48.4% · Stating an hourly rate 47.4%

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About the job

Pay and Benefits:

We believe that our Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) are the heart of our business. Without you, we couldn’t build meaningful relationships with our clients, put a smile on their face or be the highlight of their day. It is hard to put a price on helping others but we know how important you are and value the impact you would make day in and day out for our clients. In taking this position, you would receive:

  • Competitive pay
  • Pay may vary by location, level of training and type of shift
  • Flexible schedules (Shifts can be arranged to fit your schedule)
  • Medical benefits, including vision and dental (Medical benefits availability is determined by individual franchises)
  • 401 (k) retirement plan
  • Weekly pay
  • Work close to home (Serve seniors in your own community)
  • Ongoing PAID training and development
  • On-the-job training for unique client situations
  • Make a difference, develop meaningful relationships and meet new people
  • Give back to those who need you most (our clients need you now more than ever before!)
  • Paid travel time in between clients and paid mileage
  • Extremely positive work environment
  • Recognition, celebrations and great team interactions!

In this role, we stand prepared to equip you with the right personal protective equipment (PPE) and are ready to assist as you care for our vulnerable population of seniors and adults with disabilities.

What You’ll Do and Who You Are:

The good news is that your training will teach you everything you need to know to succeed on the job. But there are a few character traits you should have from the get-go. We have a great work culture at Right at Home and look for people with a similar mindset:

You’re the honest, likable, energetic and approachable type, and are able to get along and verbally communicate easily with people at all levels. You listen well, have great decision making skills and are passionate about your customer focus. You’re never short of a smile and take real pride in your work by being resourceful, accountable, and adaptable and you cope well under pressure, take initiative and thrive on a challenge. Integrity is one of your core values as you do not ethically cut corners. You make a great first impression as you are professional and kind in your demeanor and approach.

You don’t mind getting a little dirty … this could include (but is not limited to) assisting the patient with activities of daily living such as providing assistance with personal hygiene (toileting, bathing, care of mouth, skin and hair), ambulation, eating, dressing, shaving, light housekeeping, and other household chores.

You don’t have to be a gourmet chef but you can prepare a good meal and work your way around a kitchen.

You are able to perform other assigned activities which are taught by a nurse, for a specific patient, which includes but is not limited to:

  • Assisting with the use of devices for aid in daily living (cane, walker, wheelchair or lift device)
  • Assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises
  • Measuring and preparing special diets
  • Measuring intake and output
  • Must Haves:
  • High school degree and/or a G.E.D. certificate
  • Six months experience as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) in health care (in homes or facilities) and successful completion of a State approved Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) course
  • The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) shall have successfully completed a Competency Evaluation that meets the State licensing law for home health agencies
  • Must have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick, and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job
  • Current CPR Certificate is recommended
  • Read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job
  • Have a valid driver’s license and a dependable means of transportation that allows you to consistently report to scheduled shifts.

Why Right at Home?

We truly believe that where you work matters, and as a company that believes in improving the lives of those we serve, we think we know a thing or two about what makes our employees happy.

From Right at Home Greater Galveston's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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Right at Home Greater Galveston hires caregivers and nursing assistants in Galveston, League City and Webster in Texas.

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