Employment

Certified nurse assistants work for private providers, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, clinics, and hospitals. They held approximately 1.5 million jobs nationally in 2008. About 41 percent of CNAs worked in nursing care facilities and another 29 percent worked in hospitals. Employment for CNAs will grow 19 percent between 2008 and 2018. More than 500,000 additional employees will be needed during this time frame; therefore, excellent employment opportunities exist for CNAs across the nation.