CNA TRAINING PROGRAM
About The Position
Samaritan Health is excited to announce its Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program. This 3-6 week, paid training program will require a time commitment of 40 hours per week. If you are a compassionate, caring, and dedicated individual interested in a dynamic healthcare opportunity as a Certified Nursing Assistant at one of our long-term care nursing homes, (Samaritan Keep Home or Samaritan Summit Village) consider the CNA training program that is held in Watertown, NY. Upon the successful completion of the program, students are eligible to take the New York State Certified Nursing Assistant exam. There are mandatory orientation days in which you will be given the schedule accordingly. Classes will begin following your orientation activities and are held Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Classes will be ongoing for 3 weeks. (Class schedule subject to change). Selected applicants are contacted and scheduled for interviews with our Nurse Managers and Human Resources Recruiter. If selected to participate in the program, successful applicants will receive a conditional offer of employment as a Unit Helper, will be required to pass a criminal background check, obtain positive work references, and pass a pre-employment drug test and employee health physical. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, apply on-line to the CNA Training Program. One year work commitment required upon graduation.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to provide proof of immunizations.
- Must be 18 years of age to apply.
Responsibilities
- Participate in a 3-6 week, paid training program.
- Commit to 40 hours per week during the training program.
- Attend mandatory orientation days.
- Attend classes Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
- Successfully complete the training program to be eligible for the New York State Certified Nursing Assistant exam.
- Pass a criminal background check.
- Obtain positive work references.
- Pass a pre-employment drug test.
- Pass an employee health physical.
- Fulfill a one-year work commitment upon graduation.
Benefits
- Paid training program
- Earn while you learn
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
