CNA Training Program
MercyOne · Des Moines, IA · 5 days ago
HealthcareFull-time
Description
Class Dates: Sept 14th - Oct 2nd
Join Mercy College of Health Sciences' CNA Training Program and Launch Your Healthcare Career with MercyOne!
Program Highlights
- Duration: 3 weeks
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Structure:
- Weeks 1–2: Classroom instruction & lab practice
- Week 3: Clinical experience with local healthcare partners
What You’ll Learn
- Personal care skills: bathing, grooming, feeding, ambulation
- Patient advocacy and communication
- Safe patient handling and observation techniques
- Specimen collection and post-mortem care
Benefits
- Paid training
- Program cost covered by MercyOne (with a 1-year work commitment)
- Guaranteed full-time (12-hour shifts) Patient Care Technician (PCT) role upon completion
- Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM - Work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays
Important Notes
- Attendance is mandatory – missing any part of the training forfeits your spot
- This program is eligible for the Iowa state nurse aide exam
Pre-employment requirements
- Drug screen
- Physical
- Background check
Eligibility
- Must be 16 years or older
Our Commitment
- Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings.
- We embrace our differences and grow stronger together, delivering more compassionate, person-centered care.
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.