Nursing Assistant Training Program

About the role

Kickstart your career at Sapphire Health Services Nursing Assistant Training Program. Are you a compassionate, dedicated individual eager to make a difference in the healthcare field? Join our class as a Nursing Assistant Student and embark on a rewarding journey to prepare to sit and test to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

Responsibilities

• Provide residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Maintain resident confidentiality.
• Be an integral part of the team caring for Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation residents.
• Foster a supportive, compassionate environment for our residents and their families.
• Aid with feeding and ensuring residents receive proper nutrition.
• Learn to measure and record vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
• Observe and report any changes in resident health status to supervising nurses.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to residents.
• Engage resident activities to enhance their physical and emotional well-being.
• Gain hands-on experience with basic clinical procedures under the supervision of licensed nurses.
• Practice infection control protocols and safety procedures.
• Assist with maintaining accurate patient records.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare team members.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from experienced staff.
• Language proficiency: Must be proficient in English to effectively communicate with residents and healthcare team members.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills Day: Tuesday, 9/29/2026: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Skills Day/Graduation: Wednesday, 9/30/2026: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Certification Test: Saturday, TBD
October dates upon request.

Skills

Knowledge and skills to provide compassionate care.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k)
• Medical/Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Birthday/Holiday Pay
• Wellness Fund
• Uniform Fund
• Longevity Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Classroom portion is a total of 10 days (4 days per week) and the Clinical portion is a total of 5 days. In addition to classroom and clinical hours, we include 2 certification testing preparation days and an opportunity to test at the institute.