Nursing Assistant Class
Launch your career in healthcare with Marquis Companies! Our Nursing Assistant Training Course is designed for individuals passionate about pursuing a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the long-term care industry. We offer comprehensive training for people committed to delivering compassionate care to seniors.
About the role
As a student in our training course, you will gain the knowledge, skills, and certification required to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The course prepares you to take the State of Oregon Competency Exam.
- Classroom instruction to build your foundational knowledge
- Lab setting simulations to develop hands-on skills
- Clinical practice in our facilities, working directly with our residents
The course runs Monday through Friday for approximately 4 weeks. Classes are offered at Marquis Piedmont and Marquis Tualatin monthly. See class schedules for specific dates and times.
Requirements
To succeed in our training course, we are looking for students who are:
- Professional, attentive, and ready to participate
- Able to dedicate 2-3 hours of studying per night
- Capable of lifting 40 pounds
- Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time
- Proficient in reading, writing, and comprehending English
Qualifications
- Must be at least 17 years old
- Legal documentation to establish your identity and eligibility for employment in the U.S.
- Willing to undergo a criminal background check and employment reference check
About Us
For more than 30 years, Marquis Companies and Consonus Healthcare have been serving seniors and welcoming staff of all backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We embrace differences and honor individuality, fostering an inclusive culture that builds strength, drives innovation, and brings valuable new perspectives. Our mission is to help those we serve, and each other, live the best rest of our lives.