The Role of a CNA in Long Term Care

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) provide assistance with daily living activities and personal care needs, such as bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, mobility, and eating. A CNA is licensed and trained to work under the supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or a Registered Nurse (RN). They participate in care planning, monitor residents’ health and wellbeing, and communicate treatment and care outcomes with residents and their families. In long term care a CNA supports residents receiving short-term rehabilitative care after a hospital stay and residents who need long-term skilled nursing care. 

How to Become a CNA

The first step in becoming a CNA is to complete a state-approved training program and pass a state certification exam. CNA training programs can be completed in less than a year – often under two months when training fulltime. Click the links below to review options for free CNA training courses. As a licensed nursing role, CNA training and certification are regulated by the Oregon State Board of Nursing. For more information about CNA licensing click here.

Free and Tuition-Based CNA Training Programs in Oregon

Individuals interested in pursuing a career as a CNA have opportunities to take the course, for free, at long term care facilities throughout the state. Click here to view all CNA training programs in Oregon. You may filter by cost to see which programs are free and which charge a tuition to attend.

Click here to view a searchable list of all CNA training programs in Oregon

Wage Expectations

View wage data for Oregon long term care CNA’s here.

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