Cedar Community Nursing Assistant Program
About The Position
Cedar Community Nursing Assistant Program 💚 More Than a Job — A Place to Belong Are you ready to start a meaningful career in healthcare? Join Cedar Community’s Nursing Assistant Program and become part of a mission-driven team that values compassion, growth, and quality care. This paid, four-week training program equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to provide essential care and support to residents. Upon completion and certification, you will transition into a nursing assistant role at Cedar Community and have the opportunity to receive a job offer as part of our nursing team. Program Details Paid four-week training program 80 hours of paid training time Start at $14.75/hour during training Transition to $20/hour once certified Job offer opportunity upon successful completion Flexible online learning + in-person training + clinical experience Training Structure 45 hours of online learning (complete anywhere) 19 hours in-person skills lab 16 hours hands-on clinical practice in our skilled nursing facility S hift Differentials After Certification AM (Sat–Sun): +$3/hour PM (Mon–Fri): +$5/hour | (Sat–Sun): +$7/hour NOC (Mon–Fri): +$4/hour | (Sat–Sun): +$6/hour What You’ll Learn Essential caregiving skills such as taking vital signs and assisting with bathing, dressing, and more Communication skills to engage with residents, families, and coworkers How to protect resident rights and provide quality, respectful care Important Note About Employment Status After successfully completing the Nursing Assistant training course, your employment status is subject to state regulations. At that stage, you may either adopt a full-time status or not be in active employment. Once you obtain your certification, you will have the freedom to work the hours and status you were initially hired for. Session Details Start Date: Monday, April 20th, 2026 Required In-Person Dates Fridays: April 24th, May 1st, May 8th, 2026 Times: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM Clinicals: Mon, May 11th & Tue, May 12th, 2026 Times: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM State Skills Test: Friday, May 15th, 2026 🌿 Why Team Members Choose Cedar Community Get Paid weekly and enjoy less stress between paychecks Competitive pay & shift differentials Annual wage increases Career growth & tuition reimbursement Employee recognition and rewards Flexible scheduling Supportive leadership, training, and teamwork 🌟 Make a Meaningful Impact — Apply Today Join Washington County’s third-largest nonprofit employer and start building a career that makes a real difference in the lives of our residents. NOTE: For the safety of our residents and staff, Cedar Community requires all employees to be vaccinated against influenza, except for approved medical or religious exemptions. COVID-19 vaccination is strongly encouraged. Requirements may change per CMS guidelines. Cedar Lake Health & Rehab is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status
Responsibilities
- Essential caregiving skills such as taking vital signs and assisting with bathing, dressing, and more
- Communication skills to engage with residents, families, and coworkers
- How to protect resident rights and provide quality, respectful care
Benefits
- Get Paid weekly and enjoy less stress between paychecks
- Competitive pay & shift differentials
- Annual wage increases
- Career growth & tuition reimbursement
- Employee recognition and rewards
- Flexible scheduling
- Supportive leadership, training, and teamwork
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
