Nursing Assistant Class - Dare 2 Care

Marquis Companies • Springfield, MA

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About The Position

Marquis provides a Level 1 Nursing Assistant Training Class through a partnership with Dare to Care for people interested in careers as Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). The course is intended for people who are passionate and committed to pursuing a CNA career in long-term care. Students are expected to acquire the knowledge and skills needed for CNA certification by successfully completing the entire course. The course prepares students to take the State of Oregon CNA certification exam approximately one to three weeks after completion.

Applicants submit an electronic application and may be invited to an interview. Acceptance into the course is determined after the interview. Enrollment requires legal documentation establishing identity and eligibility to work in the United States, passing criminal background and employment reference checks, and being at least 17 years old. Fingerprints are also required by the Oregon State Board of Nursing before training begins.

The fast-paced program includes classroom instruction, lab simulations, and clinical practice with residents or patients in a facility. Classes run Monday through Friday for approximately four weeks. Listed sessions are January 25 to February 12 (day class), February 8 to March 12 (evening class), and March 15 to April 16 (evening class). Dates are listed without a year.

Students who pass quizzes, the final exam, and other evaluations are eligible to graduate and take the State of Oregon CNA Exam. After completing the course, graduates may apply for CNA openings at any of the thirteen Marquis long-term care facilities in the Portland Metro area or at the Marquis At Home agency; employment opportunities may be available.

Requirements

• Be at least 17 years of age.
• Provide legal documentation establishing identity and eligibility to be legally employed in the United States.
• Pass a criminal background check and employment reference checks.
• Complete fingerprinting required by the Oregon State Board of Nursing before beginning the course.
• Be professional, attentive, and ready to participate.
• Study 2–3 hours per night.
• Be able to lift 40 pounds.
• Be able to stand for long periods.
• Be able to read, write, and understand/comprehend English.

Responsibilities

• Successfully complete the entire training course to acquire the knowledge and skills for CNA certification.
• Participate in classroom instruction, lab simulations, and clinical practice with residents or patients.
• Pass quizzes, the final exam, and other course evaluations to be eligible for graduation and the State of Oregon CNA Exam.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed