Nursing Assistant Trainee (CNA)
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant Trainee is an entry-level role that provides paid, hands-on training and mentorship in resident care. The course is held at the Brentwood Center in Yarmouth, Maine, and includes classroom instruction, lab instruction, and clinical experiences to prepare trainees for the Certified Nursing Assistant exam. The employer covers course costs and pays trainees while they complete the four-week, full-time course. After receiving the required license, trainees are promoted to CNA, with a stated base pay of $22 per hour plus applicable shift differentials. Trainees learn fundamental nursing skills and healthcare protocols under supervision, assist nursing staff with daily resident care, and support residents with activities of daily living such as bathing and grooming. After graduation, the role requires availability for day, evening, or overnight shifts, coverage of two weekends per month, and a one-year full-time work commitment at the Center after obtaining the LNA license. A course-fee payback requirement applies if the required year of work is not completed.
Requirements
- Commit to a full-time course Monday through Friday, eight hours per day, for four weeks.
- Maintain excellent attendance and be dependable.
- Have reliable transportation.
- Be able to stand, bend, and lift, and work throughout the day.
- Understand the duties of a CNA, including full care, bathing, changing, and exposure to bodily fluids.
- After graduation, be available to work day, evening, or overnight shifts and cover two weekends per month.
- Commit to working full-time at the Center for one year after obtaining the LNA license; a course-fee payback requirement applies if the required year is not completed.
- Have a compassionate and empathetic nature.
- Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- Interest in the nursing needs of aged and chronically ill people, with the ability to work with both.
- Passion for healthcare and a desire to learn and grow in a long-term care setting.
Responsibilities
- Participate in training programs to learn healthcare protocols and procedures.
- Learn and apply fundamental nursing skills under supervision.
- Assist nursing staff in providing daily care to residents.
- Support residents with activities of daily living, including bathing and grooming.
- Collaborate with the care team to support residents' well-being.
- Attend class, lab instruction, and clinical experiences in preparation for the Certified Nursing Assistant exam.
Benefits
- The employer covers all costs of the training course.
- Paid full-time training at $17.50 per hour.
- Newly licensed CNAs start at a base rate of $22 per hour, with additional shift differentials.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Comprehensive training and mentorship.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
