EARN AS YOU LEARN! CNA Apprentice - Portland
Under the supervision and direction of the Certified Nursing Assistant Program Instructor and/or Clinical Supervisor, Certified Nursing Assistant Preceptors, and/or long-term care facility’s Charge Nurses, the Apprentice - Certified Nursing Assistant role provides direct care to assigned residents/patients.
Responsibilities
- Lecture, hands-on skills lab and on-site clinical training at the local hospital and/or nursing home.
- Work a minimum of 24-hours per week, including day, evening, night, and weekend shifts.
- Direct care to assigned residents/patients under the supervision of certified nursing assistants and/or clinical supervisors.
Requirements
- Accepted into an approved Certified Nursing Assistant Program.
- Pass the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS ABE) with a score of 239 higher, OR complete two semesters of college level English with a B- or higher, OR have a minimum of an associate's degree.
- Willingness to work day, evening, night, and weekend shifts based on open positions at MaineHealth.
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
License/Certifications: Must be accepted into an approved Certified Nursing Assistant Program.
Experience: N/A
Skills
N/A
Benefits
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it. We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
Pay
Not specified
Schedule
Not specified
Benefits
Not specified
Commencement of the program is contingent upon successful completion of the CASAS exam and acceptance into the program.
Contact: cna@mainehealth.org
To apply and test attendance at an information session is required. Sessions are held on:
- Thursday, June 25 | 10-11 a.m.
- Thursday, July 9 | 6-7 p.m.
- Thursday, July 23 | 10-11 a.m.
- Thursday, August 6 | 6-7 p.m.
A representative will reach out to you to schedule a time to take the CASAS exam, which must be passed at the 9th grade reading level.
Program is 4-5 days a week for 6 weeks.
Post graduation you will be directly placed into a position to work a one-year commitment at one of our MaineHealth facilities.
Locations: MaineMedical Center, Biddeford; MaineMedical Center, Portland; Lincoln Hospital, Damariscotta.