Benefits and Pay for Certified Nursing Assistants

Your yearly compensation as a CNA will depend on if you are a salaried employee or paid via an hourly wage.  Most CNAs are paid by the hour and compensation will depend on if you work 10 hours a week or pull extra duty and log in 60 hours.

The hourly wage earned by CNAs in Texas is dependent on location and the number of available jobs.  Currently in Texas, there are more than 40 thousand positions available for medical assistants of one type or another.  CNAs are is great demand and that bodes well for career opportunities after graduation and for long-term job security.

Pay is typically higher in bigger cities where the need is greater and there are numerous unfilled positions.  A good certified nurse’s aide can generally earn from $20,000 per year to over $30,000 per year in areas of high demand.

CNAs that travel can earn more than employees of a particular facility.  This higher pay compensates them for the lack of company benefits (which are not typically available to them) and the fact that they have to travel to get to each of their patients.

As a valued employee of a health care facility, you may be eligible for the company benefits program which may include things like group health care, a retirement plan such as a 401k, and paid vacation.  Another common benefit is access to a life insurance policy at attractive rates.  It is also worthwhile to mention that vacation time, especially paid vacation time, is a priceless benefit that many health care institutions now offer.

More time on the job will also influence how much you can earn as a CNA.  Many employers also have a bonus pool for their employees who perform above and beyond.

The best way to know your value as a certified nurse’s aide is to apply to several jobs at a variety of healthcare facilities near you such as a hospital, medical office, nursing home, assisted living facility and with a health care agency.   Where there is a shortage of help and a high demand for CNAs is the place you will find the highest salaries or hourly pay offered.  It is important that you compare job offers that are near you.  A higher paying job farther away will necessarily cost you more in commuting expenses and the higher pay difference may be completely wiped out in extra gas or transit costs.

 

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Six Health Tips for CNAs

Caring for people that need your help is a rewarding part of being a certified nursing aide.  But it can also be a stressful and physically demanding position.  In order to be at your best at work, and at home, here are a few tips to help you take care of yourself so you are in a better position to take care of others.

1. Take care of your feet. It is no secret that CNAs can spend hours at a time on their feet.  Choose your footwear wisely. Make sure shoes are comfortable and roomy so that you don’t get blisters.  They should also provide good support while walking or standing.  Rest your feet and legs when possible – at lunch or when you are on a break – so that you are ready to resume your shift when your break is over.
2. During training, CNAs are taught how to move patients safely for the sake of the patient and to protect the CNA’s back from injury from lifting incorrectly. If you exercise and have good posture, your back should not become an issue.  Stretching and using proper lifting methods will go a long way to making sure you don’t get a sore back.
3. Keeping hydrated is another secret to keeping you refreshed and focused during a long work day. Drink plenty of water every day and especially during your shift and you won’t get headaches or become overly fatigued.
4. Without plenty of sleep, you can also become tired, become irritable and lose focus. Determine what amount of sleep allows you to wake up well rested and ready for another day and try to meet that minimum each night before work.
5. Maintain a healthy diet to fuel your body. A healthy diet is good for your patients, but it is also essential for you.  A balanced diet will help you feel good and give you the nourishment to do your job and enjoy life.  A good diet is the first step to taking care of yourself.
6. Our final tip is related to the stresses of the job. Working in the medical profession comes with stresses that are hard for other outside of health care to imagine.  Practice relaxation techniques such as meditation or taking a walk on your lunch break.  Exercise is also a great stress reliever.  Too much stress can ruin your health and your positive outlook, both of which are essential for a CNA.

Remember that your health and well-being are important, too.  Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and optimum fitness for the job will allow you to face each demanding day refreshed and fit for the challenges that may lie ahead.

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