CNA - Progress Care

Providence

Lubbock, Texas

Posted Oct 22

Pay: Not posted
License: CNA license
Term: Permanent

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Certification: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.
Certification: 1 year of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Also asks: Texas Nurse Aide - Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services upon hire.
Also asks: Why Join Providence?
Also asks: Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

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The Certified Nursing Assistant performs basic patient care by assisting in the treatment and care of patients under the direction of a licensed nurse. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Covenant Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

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Texas Nurse Aide - Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services upon hire. National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.

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1 year of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Why Join Providence? Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

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In Lubbock, TX

Lubbock, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 9% below the US average

Median rent: $1,182/mo
Household income: $60,895/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Lubbock, TX

NeighborhoodsLocals steer newcomers toward Southwest Lubbock and the suburb of Wolfforth and tell them to stay out of the north and east sides; South Lubbock is described as the nicest and most expensive part of town. Near Texas Tech and the hospitals, a local 2024 guide singles out the Medical District as affordable and convenient (the most relevant pocket for nurses), Tech Terrace for classic charm and a strong rental market, Rush for an old-money vibe and top schools, North Overton as a gentrifying student hotspot, and North Pointe as newer and quieter for grads. RentCafe’s 2026 affordable list is Atkins (quiet, mostly single-family and small complexes), Wester, West End Place, Remington Park, and Caprock. Reddit threads also weigh Maxey Park, Heart of Lubbock, Slaton-Bean, Downtown, South Overton, Wheelock & Monterey, Clapp Park, Coronado, and Bowie. Wolfforth and Shallowater sit cheaper than campus- or downtown-adjacent rentals.

Locals steer newcomers toward Southwest Lubbock and the suburb of Wolfforth and tell them to stay out of the north and east sides; South Lubbock is described as the nicest and most expensive part of town. Near Texas Tech and the hospitals, a local 2024 guide singles out the Medical District as affordable and convenient (the most relevant pocket for nurses), Tech Terrace for classic charm and a strong rental market, Rush for an old-money vibe and top schools, North Overton as a gentrifying student hotspot, and North Pointe as newer and quieter for grads.

RentCafe’s 2026 affordable list is Atkins (quiet, mostly single-family and small complexes), Wester, West End Place, Remington Park, and Caprock. Reddit threads also weigh Maxey Park, Heart of Lubbock, Slaton-Bean, Downtown, South Overton, Wheelock & Monterey, Clapp Park, Coronado, and Bowie.

Wolfforth and Shallowater sit cheaper than campus- or downtown-adjacent rentals.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: living-inlubbock.com Source 3: rentcafe.com Source 4: reddit.com Source 5: frenchbrothers.com

Getting aroundMean commute times are around 17 minutes; locals describe traffic as light, parking as easy, and errands as short. The Medical District is the neighborhood explicitly framed as convenient for campus and healthcare workers, while Southwest Lubbock, South Lubbock, Wolfforth, and Shallowater remain typical residential bases with still-brief drives. Healthcare employers named in relocation guides include Covenant Health, UMC Health System, and the Texas Tech-affiliated hospital, but sources do not name hospital-specific routes, bus lines, or garage rules. Getting out of town is the harder trip: flying usually means connections, and driving to other major Texas cities takes several hours.

Mean commute times are around 17 minutes; locals describe traffic as light, parking as easy, and errands as short. The Medical District is the neighborhood explicitly framed as convenient for campus and healthcare workers, while Southwest Lubbock, South Lubbock, Wolfforth, and Shallowater remain typical residential bases with still-brief drives.

Healthcare employers named in relocation guides include Covenant Health, UMC Health System, and the Texas Tech-affiliated hospital, but sources do not name hospital-specific routes, bus lines, or garage rules. Getting out of town is the harder trip: flying usually means connections, and driving to other major Texas cities takes several hours.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: frenchbrothers.com Source 2: living-inlubbock.com Source 3: hunterswayapartments.com Source 4: staceyrogersrealestategroup.com Source 5: rentcafe.com

OutdoorsMackenzie Park is the main in-town green space, with Prairie Dog Town and the Joyland amusement park on the same grounds. Lubbock Memorial Arboretum has walking trails; the National Ranching Heritage Center is the outdoor-history campus people actually name. Life outdoors is High Plains: huge skies, strong sunsets, and room to breathe, plus wind so constant locals check the wind forecast the way other cities check rain, and real dust storms. These sources do not highlight a lake, river, or mountain trail system as the weekend default.

Mackenzie Park is the main in-town green space, with Prairie Dog Town and the Joyland amusement park on the same grounds. Lubbock Memorial Arboretum has walking trails; the National Ranching Heritage Center is the outdoor-history campus people actually name.

Life outdoors is High Plains: huge skies, strong sunsets, and room to breathe, plus wind so constant locals check the wind forecast the way other cities check rain, and real dust storms. These sources do not highlight a lake, river, or mountain trail system as the weekend default.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: lemon8-app.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: facebook.com Source 4: staceyrogersrealestategroup.com Source 5: pods.com

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Living in Lubbock

Lubbock is a High Plains college-and-healthcare city of just over 272,000, anchored by Texas Tech’s 40,000 students plus Covenant Health, UMC, and a Tech-affiliated hospital. What sets it apart is ~17-minute commutes, housing 14–15% below the U.S. average, and a Buddy Holly and wine-country streak unusual for West Texas. Nurses often choose the Medical District for convenience, Southwest Lubbock or Wolfforth for quieter streets, or South Lubbock for newer homes and Lubbock-Cooper or Friendship schools (Friendship ranked 14th in Texas). Atkins rents averaged $785 in February 2026; campus and south-side cost more. Expect relentless wind, July near 93°F, dust, hail, and 2026-deregulated power bills. Nightlife is quieter than Dallas, flights usually connect, and Reddit warns some locals come across as intolerant. The trade buys Mackenzie Park’s Prairie Dog Town, First Friday Art Trail, Llano Estacado and McPherson tastings, Triple J Chophouse, and a community that stays put because the next big city is hours away.

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As of 2026Source 1: pods.com Source 2: frenchbrothers.com Source 3: living-inlubbock.com Source 4: rentcafe.com Source 5: youtube.com Source 6: staceyrogersrealestategroup.com Source 7: lubbockeda.org Source 8: reddit.com Source 9: hunterswayapartments.com Source 10: lemon8-app.com

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