CNA Jobs $15-18 possible?

LoveMyBugs, BSN, CNA, RN · Mar 19, 2007

I know that in my area agency pays more, but they generally want at least one year experience. Also hospitals pay more than LTC, the hospitals in my area pay around 12-18, but again they want a years experience first. Most new CNA make around $9.50 to $10, but then there are the shift definentials.

Good luck to you

Princess74 · Mar 19, 2007

About 7-9 an hour in this area.

caliotter3 · Mar 19, 2007

Private duty sought by clients themselves in newspaper ads. They will usually require English speaking skills, own car, experience, and references. The ones that advertise these good rates normally might mention heavy lifting in their ads. Good luck.

lacedmm1 · Mar 19, 2007

I have heard agencies pay better than other jobs for cna/pct. I am scheduled to graduate with a CNA/HHA/ PCT (Patient care tech) certification in July. Is it possible to make $15-18 and get 40 hours? I need to make $15 to make my bills. Any advice/tips/leads? Thanks so much!

Here in my area, the major hospital chain has a program that once you finish your first semester of nursing school (RN) they hire you as a PCT, but at $8.50 an hour to start. After each semester that you pass successfully you are given a $2.00 an hour raise until you graduate.

Here you do make more money at the agencies, but like the other posts they want at least one year exp.

Hope that's helpful.

DvotedNurse · Mar 19, 2007

I work at the VA in Gainesville FL. I know many CNA's that make well over $13 some make $15-$17 plus. I know this to be factual not heresay. Honestly they pay CNA's more than they pay LPN's. I am an LPN, all of the CNA's on my floor make $1to $5 dollars more than me.

..........................and NO I am not a new grad.

RNHawaii34 · Mar 19, 2007

when I was an agency nurse aide, I was paid $10-11.00 an hour, then when I worked in a hospital, I started at $10.35 an hour, not including the shift differential. After working as an aide for 8 years, my last rate was $14.97.

Lisa CCU RN, RN · Mar 19, 2007

I have worked for an agency as a CNA, and the most I made was $13.00 an hour. This was overnight on the weekend. During the week it was $10.00.

I know agencies that paid 15-18, but they were the first to be cancelled.

P_RN, ADN, RN · Mar 19, 2007

Here in SC for a nursing assistant with experience it looks like $8.78. I didn't see any positions for a na with no experience.

GoldenFire5 · Mar 20, 2007

I'm working full-time as a CNA for an agency until I take the NCLEX. When I do 12 hour shifts, it ends up averaging out to $15, and nights are straight time and 1/2. You do have to have a year of experience (or a year's worth of nursing school clinicals). There is always enough work.

Some agencies are better than others. Ask around for recommendations.

VegRN · Mar 20, 2007

I work at the VA in Gainesville FL. I know many CNA's that make well over $13 some make $15-$17 plus. I know this to be factual not heresay. Honestly they pay CNA's more than they pay LPN's. I am an LPN, all of the CNA's on my floor make $1to $5 dollars more than me.
..........................and NO I am not a new grad.

I can't imagine how the hospital justifies this. This is crazy.

BethBSN · Mar 20, 2007

um, wow. New RN grads in my area are starting at $18.00

I have heard agencies pay better than other jobs for cna/pct. I am scheduled to graduate with a CNA/HHA/ PCT (Patient care tech) certification in July. Is it possible to make $15-18 and get 40 hours? I need to make $15 to make my bills. Any advice/tips/leads? Thanks so much!