CNA Trainee | Shelby Hospital & LTC | Training & Licensure Provided

Logan Health • Shelby, MT

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About The Position

Logan Health is hiring CNA trainees for the Shelby Intermediate Swing Bed / Long Term Care unit. Employees are hired into a specific unit and schedule before training begins and are paid as Logan Health employees from day one. The program provides classroom instruction, hands-on clinical experience, and support preparing for the Montana State CNA exam. After passing the state written and skills exams, trainees move into their CNA roles.

The role involves direct patient care, including hygiene, mobility assistance, and monitoring; supporting patients before and after surgery; assisting nursing staff with documentation and communication; and collaborating with nurses, providers, and interdisciplinary teams. The Long Term Care setting offers extended resident relationships focused on recovery, rehabilitation, and daily living support.

Training begins Monday, January 11, 2027, and runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for three weeks. The first two weeks consist of classroom instruction and a skills lab. The third week includes clinical rotations at Logan Health facilities under experienced clinical instructors. Trainees placed in Acute Care receive additional unit-specific training, simulations, and role-specific competencies. Textbooks and a voucher for scrubs are provided.

Requirements

• A compassionate, patient-first mindset.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and time management skills.
• A desire to learn and grow in a healthcare career.
• Pass the required pre-employment screening, including criminal background, reference, drug, health and immunization, and physical demand screenings.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including hygiene, mobility assistance, and monitoring.
• Support patients before and after surgery with comfort, safety, and dignity.
• Assist nursing staff with documentation and communication.
• Collaborate with registered nurses, providers, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Participate in classroom instruction, skills lab training, and supervised clinical rotations.
• Prepare for and pass the Montana State CNA written and skills exams.

Benefits

• Paid training and a paycheck as a Logan Health employee from day one.
• Competitive base wages with evening, night, and weekend shift differentials.
• Flexible self-scheduling.
• Supportive leadership and clear pathways for career growth.
• Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees.
• Textbook and voucher for scrubs provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed