Nursing Assistant Class - Dare 2 Care

Marquis Companies • Springfield, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Marquis provides a Level 1 Nursing Assistant Training in partnership with Dare to Care for individuals interested in careers as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). This program is designed for those passionate and committed to pursuing a career as a CNA in the Long-Term Care industry. The primary responsibility of a student in this training course is to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and certification as a CNA by successfully completing the entire program. This class prepares students to take the State of Oregon CNA certification exam approximately one month after course completion. For consideration, applicants must submit an electronic application, be at least 17 years of age, provide legal documentation of identity and eligibility to work in the US, pass a criminal background check, and pass employment reference checks. Fingerprints will also be required by the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) prior to the course start. The program is fast-paced, consisting of classroom instruction, lab simulations, and clinical practice with residents/patients. Each class session runs Monday through Friday for approximately four weeks.

Requirements

• Be professional, attentive and ready to participate
• 2 – 3 hours of studying per night
• Ability to lift forty (40) pounds
• Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time
• Ability to read, write and understand/comprehend English
• Provide legal documentation establishing your identity and eligibility to be legally employed in the United States
• Pass a criminal background check
• Pass employment reference checks
• Be at least 17 years of age
• Fingerprints will also be required prior to beginning the training course by the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN)

Nice To Haves

• Pass quizzes, the final exam and other evaluations to be eligible for graduation and to take the State of Oregon CNA Exam.

Responsibilities

• Acquire the knowledge, skills, and certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) by successfully completing the entire course.
• Prepare to take the State of Oregon CNA certification exam approximately one (1) month after course completion.
• Participate in classroom instructions, lab setting simulations, and clinical practice with residents/patients in the facility.

Benefits

• Employment opportunities as a CNA may also be available within any of the thirteen (13) Marquis Long-Term Care facilities in the Portland Metro area or the Marquis At Home agency. After completing the Nursing Assistant Training Course you would be eligible to apply for these CNA job openings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees