CNA Student
About The Position
The Certified Nurse Aide Training Program prepares students to become certified nursing assistants through education and clinical training. Students learn to provide basic nursing care under the supervision of licensed staff while gaining hands-on experience in a long-term care setting. The course consists of 40 hours of online or classroom learning, 16 lab hours, and 30 clinical hours, and requires students to demonstrate patient and resident care skills. Successful completion makes students eligible to take the written state certification examination for CNA certification. The program is temporary and follows a Spring 2027 schedule. It includes an orientation on January 6, 2027; weekly onsite labs at HCMH from January 13 through March 3; and weekly onsite clinicals from March 10 through May 5. Online coursework is completed independently during the spring semester. Schedules are subject to change. Employment as a CNA may be offered after certification, based on performance and staffing needs.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- No prior healthcare experience is required; an interest in a healthcare career is essential.
- Must be able to attend and complete the full training program.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented.
- Must have access to or provide a personal computer or laptop, internet access, and a personal email address.
Responsibilities
- Participate in instruction on infection control, patient rights, safety procedures, and basic patient care.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding, under direct supervision.
- Learn to measure and record temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
- Provide emotional support and companionship to residents.
- Observe and report changes in residents’ physical or mental status to licensed staff.
- Follow hospital policies, safety regulations, and HIPAA guidelines.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of resident care areas and equipment.
- Complete the required online learning, lab hours, clinical hours, and competency evaluation.
- Make up missed clinical time with the instructor to fulfill course requirements.
- Demonstrate ethical conduct, active participation, and a positive attitude.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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