CNA Jobs in Alexandria, Louisiana
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CNA shifts in Alexandria
What CNAs were actually paid on completed shifts here over the last 12 months, with top shifts reaching $24.92/hr. You see the exact rate on every shift before you claim it.
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- CNA license, active and in good standing
- BLS/CPR certification — active, not expired
- COVID vaccination or a signed exemption form
- Current TB test — skin or chest X-ray within the past year, or blood test within two years
- Required skills tests, taken in the app (6 tests, about 5 minutes each)
- A background check
- An 8-hour Dementia in Healthcare training course completed within the past 12 months. You can complete it at a discount through the Switch app with our training partner, Relias.
No reference checks. Upload your credentials once during onboarding in the app, then start claiming shifts.
Working as a CNA in Alexandria
Per diem CNA shifts here are hands-on floor care across skilled nursing, rehab, and long-term care — vitals, ADLs, transfers, feeding assistance, and charting alongside a charge nurse. It is the highest-volume per diem role in this market, and it suits people balancing shifts with school, family, or a second job.
Alexandria sits at the geographic center of Louisiana, in Rapides Parish, and Rapides Regional Medical Center and CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini anchor a substantial care base. Its central location makes it a hub for a wide swath of the state, and CNAs here often cover Pineville, Ball, and the surrounding parishes.
CNAs must be active and in good standing on the Louisiana Certified Nurse Aide Registry before claiming shifts — aide certification does not transfer automatically, so if you’re certified elsewhere, apply for Louisiana reciprocity first. Louisiana also requires eight hours of dementia training, which you can complete through Relias.
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FAQs about working in Alexandria
How much do per diem CNAs make in Alexandria?
Rates vary by facility and shift — nights, weekends, and holidays pay more than weekday shifts. You see the exact rate on every shift in the Switch app before you claim it, so there is no negotiating after the fact.
Do I need a Louisiana license to work CNA shifts in Alexandria?
CNAs must be active and in good standing on the Louisiana Certified Nurse Aide Registry before claiming shifts — aide certification does not transfer automatically, so if you're certified elsewhere, apply for Louisiana reciprocity first. Louisiana also requires eight hours of dementia training, which you can complete through Relias.
How often do CNA shifts post in Alexandria?
You can set the facilities, days, and shift times you want to see, and there is no minimum commitment — pick up one CNA shift or build a full schedule. CNA shifts post here through the week rather than occasionally.
How fast do I get paid?
Once your shift is approved you can cash out the next day with SwitchPay, instead of waiting on a two-week pay cycle.
What do I need to start working CNA shifts in Alexandria?
An active listing in good standing on the state nurse aide registry, current BLS/CPR, COVID vaccination or a signed exemption, and a current TB test. You will take short skills tests in the app during onboarding. No reference checks. Louisiana also requires eight hours of dementia training, which you can complete through Relias.