Built by a CNA. Designed for CNA Success.
CaliAide was created by Trina Henderson, a Certified Nursing Assistant with more than 16 years of hands-on healthcare experience and a Bachelor of Science in Operations Management.
16+ Years CNA Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management
California CNA Exam Prep Platform Founder
Built for Real Exam Confidence
About CaliAide
My name is Trina Henderson, and I created CaliAide because I understand firsthand how stressful preparing for the California Certified Nursing Assistant state exam can be.
For more than 16 years, I have worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant, providing direct resident care and supporting patients with dignity, safety, and compassion. Throughout my career, I have performed the same types of care, followed the same procedures, and faced many of the same real-world situations that CNA students are preparing to learn, understand, and master.
In addition to my healthcare experience, I earned a Bachelor of Science in Operations Management. That background helped me build CaliAide as a structured, organized, and practical study system designed to help students practice with purpose.
Why I Created CaliAide
Many CNA students struggle because they do not just need more information — they need better practice.
Some students memorize answers without understanding why they are correct. Others freeze during skills practice because they are afraid of missing a critical step. Many study tools are generic, outdated, repetitive, or not focused enough on what CNA students actually need before exam day.
CaliAide was created to give students a more realistic way to prepare.
Practice written exam questions across key CNA categories
Review explanations immediately after answering
Strengthen weak areas before test day
Practice CNA skills using interactive step-by-step simulations
Learn critical fail points before the real exam
Build confidence through repetition and feedback
Built Around Real CNA Experience
CaliAide focuses on the subjects and skills CNA students need most, including infection control, resident rights, communication, safety, personal care, documentation, dementia care, body mechanics, nutrition, hydration, vital signs, restorative care, medical abbreviations, and abuse prevention and reporting.
The goal is not simply to click through questions. The goal is to help students understand the material, recognize safe care practices, and walk into the exam with more confidence.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: help future CNAs prepare with confidence.
Certified Nursing Assistants play an important role in healthcare. They provide direct care, comfort, safety, and support to residents and patients every day. CaliAide exists to support students as they prepare to enter that role.
Thank You for Choosing CaliAide
Thank you for allowing CaliAide to be part of your CNA journey. I built this platform to help students study smarter, practice more confidently, and feel better prepared for exam day.
— Trina Henderson
Founder, CaliAide
Certified Nursing Assistant, 16+ Years
Bachelor of Science in Operations Management
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Disclaimer: This website is an independent study tool designed to help students prepare for the California CNA exam. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by the State of California, Credentia, Pearson VUE, or any official testing agency. Students should confirm current exam requirements with official sources.