CNA Jobs in Gonzales, Louisiana
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CNA shifts in Gonzales
What CNAs were actually paid on completed shifts here over the last 12 months, with top shifts reaching $19/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 Gonzales
Per diem CNA shifts here are hands-on floor care in skilled nursing and long-term care — vitals, ADLs, transfers, feeding assistance, and charting alongside a charge nurse. It is the most consistently available per diem work in this market. There were 51 CNA shifts posted here over the last twelve months, so the work is steady rather than occasional.
Gonzales sits in Ascension Parish between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, in the industrial river corridor. One of the faster-growing parishes in the state, with Baton Rouge half an hour west.
CNAs need active listing in good standing on the Louisiana Certified Nurse Aide Registry before claiming shifts — aide certification does not transfer automatically, so if you are certified in another state, apply for Louisiana reciprocity first. Louisiana also requires eight hours of dementia training, available through Relias.
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FAQs about working in Gonzales
How much do per diem CNAs make in Gonzales?
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 credential to work CNA shifts in Gonzales?
CNAs need active listing in good standing on the Louisiana Certified Nurse Aide Registry before claiming shifts — aide certification does not transfer automatically, so if you are certified in another state, apply for Louisiana reciprocity first. Louisiana also requires eight hours of dementia training, available through Relias.
How often do CNA shifts post in Gonzales?
There were 51 CNA shifts posted here over the last twelve months. You set the facilities, days and shift times you want to see, and there is no minimum commitment — pick up one shift or build a full schedule.
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 Gonzales?
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 take short skills tests in the app during onboarding. No reference checks. Louisiana also requires eight hours of dementia training, available through Relias.