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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for cna trainee in Springfield, MO is $18.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.86 and $20.53 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a CNA trainee?

A CNA Trainee job is an entry-level position where individuals receive hands-on training to become Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). Trainees work under the supervision of licensed nurses to learn essential skills like assisting patients with daily activities, taking vital signs, and providing basic care. Many programs offer paid training, and successful completion may lead to certification and full-time CNA employment.

What does a CNA trainee do?

As a CNA Trainee, your workday usually involves shadowing experienced CNAs, assisting with basic patient care tasks such as bathing, feeding, and mobility support, and learning about patient safety protocols. You may also participate in classroom and hands-on training sessions to build your skills and knowledge. Throughout the day, you'll collaborate with nurses and other healthcare professionals, gaining valuable experience in a real clinical environment. This hands-on approach helps you prepare for certification and future responsibilities as a fully licensed CNA.

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To excel as a CNA Trainee, you should possess a basic knowledge of patient care, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a genuine interest in healthcare. CNA Trainees typically learn to use medical equipment and electronic health record (EHR) systems as part of their training. Compassion, patience, and effective communication are soft skills that help trainees connect with patients and work well within a healthcare team. These qualities are essential for delivering safe, attentive care and building strong professional relationships in clinical settings.

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Infographic showing various Cna Trainee job openings in Springfield, MO as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $37,959 per year, or $18.2 per hour.

Certified Nurse Assistant, Nurse Assistant, or NA Trainee

CoxHealth

Springfield, MO

$28K - $37K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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CoxHealth rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 236 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

531st of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Facility:

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department:

1028 Pulmonary 300 W South

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Hours:

6:30am- 7:00pm

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

  • Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.

  • Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. 

  • Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.

  • Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

  • Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)  

  • For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description:

Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Perform duties such as take vitals, bathe, dress, move patients, change linens and other duties as assigned. Obtains information on patient condition as requested by the nursing staff, and reports any changes in patient condition.
Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

  • Up to $1,800 Sign-On Bonus

  • Up to 24 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off

  • Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus

  • Career Ladder up to $1

Certified Nurse Assistant, Nurse Assistant, or Nurse Assistant Trainees are eligible to apply

Nurse Assistant Training Program

  • Job Summary

Functions within a classroom and clinical learning environment to obtain training as unlicensed assistive personnel. While in the clinical learning environment, will provide basic patient care under direction and supervision of clinical educator and nursing staff. During clinical rotation, may perform duties such as taking vitals, bathing, dressing, moving patients, changing linens and other duties within their scope of practice as directed. While in clinical setting, obtains information on patient condition as requested by the nursing staff or clinical educator and reports any changes in patient condition. At the end of the training, a competency assessment will be administered to validate learning.

  • Job Requirements

Education
Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience
Preferred: Prior patient care or health care related experience

Skills 

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Exhibits valuable time management skills

  • Strong analytical/problem solving skills.

  • Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.

  • Is available for work on a consistent and timely basis

  • Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks

  Licensure/Certification/Registration

  • BLS must be obtained within 90 days

Certified Nurse Assistant/Nurse Assistant

  • Job Summary

Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Perform duties such as take vitals, bathe, dress, move patients, change linens and other duties as assigned. Obtains information on patient condition as requested by the nursing staff, and reports any changes in patient condition.  

  • Job Requirements

Education
Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience
Required: 

  • 3 months experience as a nursing assistant in an inpatient or long-term care setting, EMT, or Surgical Technologist in the past 3 years OR

  • Completed an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Program within the past 3 years OR

  • Completed the “fundamentals of nursing” course with clinical in an accredited nursing program or practical nursing education program OR

  • Must have Missouri CNA License OR

  • Must have MO CNA Appendix AND MO CNA license must be obtained within 120 days of hire

Skills                        

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Exhibits valuable time management skills

  • Strong analytical/problem solving skills.

  • Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

  • BLS must be obtained within 90 days

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