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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Apprentice - Earn While You Learn!

MaineHealth
parental leave
United States, Maine, Norway
181 Main Street (Show on map)
Oct 23, 2025
Description Stephens Hospital Full-Time, Day Shift Nursing/Clinical Support Req #: 16072 Start your career in healthcare, become a Certified Nursing Assistant!Next Class runs from January 5, 2026, through February 12, 2026. Program Details: Free Tuition and Earn While you Learn - applicants hired into the program are paid while in the course and are eligible for benefits in exchange for a one-year work commitment. The program is 4-5 days a week for 6 weeks. Lecture, hands-on skills lab and on-site clinical training at the local hospital and/or nursing home. Weeks 1-3: 32 hours per week Weeks 4-5: 40 hours per week Week 6: 32 hours per week Locations MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital, Damariscotta MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital, Brunswick MaineHealth Maine Medical Center, Biddeford MaineHealth Maine Medical Center, Portland MaineHealth Stephens Hospital, Norway Contact: cna@mainehealth.org How to Apply and Test Attendance at an information session is required. Wednesday, October 22 \| 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, November 5 \| 6-7 p.m. At the information session, you will have a chance to register for consideration into the program. 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. Once you have passed the CASAS exam, you will be eligible to apply & interview for the position at your closest location. 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. 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 Certified Nursing Assistant Apprentice role provides direct care to assigned residents/patients. Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Education: High school diploma or GED preferred. License/Certifications: Must be accepted into an approved Certified Nursing Assistant Program. Experience: N/A Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: 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.