Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA Class - Enrollment Deadline 12/7/2026

Crisp Regional • Cordele, GA

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About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant student will be educated and trained under the leadership of the CNA Instructor to provide culturally sensitive, developmentally appropriate patient care. Students work under close supervision of a licensed nurse and learn to perform basic patient care activities and related services that address patients’ personal needs.

The CNA class is a 12-week course. Classes meet Monday and Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Beginning in week 8, clinical instruction takes place on Saturdays for three weeks from 6:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The class costs $1,500. Crisp Regional may provide a scholarship for students unable to cover the cost in exchange for one year of employment. Enrollment deadline: 12/7/2026.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• No experience required.
• Pass a background check and drug screen.
• Complete fingerprinting and a PPD test.
• Provide proof of COVID vaccination and a valid ID.

Responsibilities

• As part of an interdisciplinary team, communicate positively with patients, families, visitors, physicians, coworkers, and staff from other departments.
• Provide direct support to nursing staff and follow instructions from the departmental Director and licensed nursing staff in delivering patient care.
• Alert nursing and medical staff to observed changes in a patient’s condition.
• Safely operate medical equipment, including automatic blood pressure machines and SCD machines.
• Collect and transport patient specimens for laboratory analysis as directed.
• Assist patients with basic hygiene, hair care, and oral care as required.
• Comply with CRHS and departmental safety, infection control, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintain and expand knowledge of medical terminology.
• Provide basic clerical support as requested.
• Present a professional image to CRHS nursing, clinical, and medical staff, as well as patients, families, and visitors.
• Participate in performance improvement studies and integrate performance improvement standards into work-related activities.
• Attend professional development programs and in-service training and meet minimum continuing professional education requirements.
• Perform other related job duties as assigned to assure resident safety.

Benefits

• Scholarship may be available to cover the $1,500 class cost in exchange for one year of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED