Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Earn to Learn Opportunity Skilled/Long Term or Memory Care
About The Position
This is an Earn to Learn position, where candidates are hired directly as CNA Trainees. In this role, your responsibilities will include: Assisting patients with emotional, spiritual, and recreational needs. Performing specific skills and competencies—within scope of practice—after satisfactory demonstration, as defined by regulatory guidelines. Supporting continuity of care by engaging in shift communications, team huddles, and walking rounds. Helping maintain orderly patient rooms by keeping supplies stocked and spaces tidy. Providing calm, supportive conversation for patients experiencing agitation or confusion. The program runs for 10 weeks and includes: One 8-hour paid class per week 40 hours of clinical instruction, including a combination of 8- and 12-hour paid shifts Weekly schedule options of 24, 32, or 40 hours, including class time (Available shifts: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM or 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM) Every other weekend shift required 3–5 hours of study time expected outside of regular work hours.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Successful completion of a basic math and reading skills assessment
- Reliable attendance for all classes, clinical training, and scheduled shifts
Nice To Haves
- Priority consideration will be given to applicants who have not participated in a MaineGeneral Earn to Learn program in the past year.
Responsibilities
- Assisting patients with emotional, spiritual, and recreational needs.
- Performing specific skills and competencies—within scope of practice—after satisfactory demonstration, as defined by regulatory guidelines.
- Supporting continuity of care by engaging in shift communications, team huddles, and walking rounds.
- Helping maintain orderly patient rooms by keeping supplies stocked and spaces tidy.
- Providing calm, supportive conversation for patients experiencing agitation or confusion.
Benefits
- quality health, dental, and vision benefits
- wellness programs and resources
- industry-leading leave for new parents
- generous earned time plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv
- Tuition Reimbursement
- up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions
- another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan
- Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.
- short-term and long-term disability insurance
- leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
