CNA Jobs in Jena, Louisiana
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CNA shifts in Jena
What CNAs were actually paid on completed shifts here over the last 12 months, with top shifts reaching $24/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 Jena
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, and it suits people balancing shifts with school, family, or a second job.
Jena sits in LaSalle Parish in central Louisiana, between Alexandria and Monroe, and carries far more shift volume than a town its size would suggest. The market draws CNAs from Alexandria, Pineville, and Winnfield.
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 Jena
How much do per diem CNAs make in Jena?
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 Jena?
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 Jena?
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 Jena?
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.