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Apprentice - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Biddeford

MaineHealth
parental leave
United States, Maine, Biddeford
1 Medical Center Drive (Show on map)
Nov 28, 2024
Description Southern Maine Health Care Nursing/Clinical Support Req #: 232 EARN WHILE YOU LEARN! Through this collaborative partnership MaineHealth, Maine Adult Education programs and the Maine Community College System, is offering aFREE6-week, state approved CNA training program. FREETuition through the Maine Community College System. NEXT CLASS BEGINS FEBRUARY 2025! CASAS testingis required and administered through your local Adult Education center to participate in the apprentice program. Updated immunization records are required upon applying. Small class size with individual support, taught by experienced Registered Nurses (RNs), at five MaineHealth Local Hospital System Sites: Franklin Memorial Hospital, Mid Coast Hospital, Maine Medical Center Biddeford, Stephens Memorial Hospital, and Waldo County General Hospital Includes the state CNA required curriculum of 70 hours of class time, 20 hours of essential skills labs and 40 hours of clinical training at local hospitals This will include one day of MaineHealth general orientation and a CPR course. Quizzes will be done daily and an average 70% is necessary to stay in the program and pass the class. Attend MaineHealth's CNA course as a paid, short-term temporary benefits-eligible employee at 32 hours/week for 6 weeks. Earn $17.34/hr. as a CNA Apprentice while completing this program. CNA Education Program Requirements: Fulfill all the responsibilities of the CNA course, including attendance at all classes, labs and clinical as scheduled, promptness, dependability and confidentiality. Satisfy all obligations and requirements regularly required of MaineHealth employees. Successfully complete the requirements to obtain CNA certification for placement on the Maine State CNA Registry. Summary: 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. Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) 1. Education: High school diploma or GED preferred. 2. License/Certifications: Must be accepted into an approved Certified Nursing Assistant Program. 3. Experience: N/A 4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A Additional Information 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. MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.