CNA Full-time
Brentwood Center for Health & Rehabilitation

Nursing Assistant Trainee (CNA)

Brentwood Center for Health & Rehabilitation Yarmouth, ME 04096, US
$17.50 / hour
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A Great Place to Work

Brentwood is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

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What You'll Do:

 

*We pay you full time to complete our course, and then promote you to CNA when you receive your license**

*Next class starts early 4/27 2026**

** Assisted course for ESL **

 

As a Nursing Assistant Trainee, you will receive hands-on training and mentorship to develop essential skills in providing care to our residents. This entry-level position offers a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn under the guidance of experienced healthcare professionals. You will attend class, lab instruction and clinical experiences to prepare for the Certified Nursing Assistant exam.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Engage in training programs to gain knowledge of healthcare protocols and procedures
  • Learn and apply fundamental nursing skills under supervision
  • Assist nursing staff in providing daily care to residents
  • Support residents with activities of daily living, including bathing and grooming
  • Collaborate with the care team to ensure the well-being of residents

Requirements:

  • Must be able to commit to a full time course, (Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm) for 3 weeks.
  • Must have excellent attendance, reliable transportation, be consistently dependable. 
  • Unit aides start at $17.50 an hour / Then after completion promoted to CNA, and pay is $22 an hour (base). There are additional shift differentials on top of base pay.
  • Must be able to stand, bend, lift, work all day.
  • Need to have a good understanding of what an CNA does (full care / bathing / changing / bodily fluids etc…)
  • After graduation, must be able to work days, evenings, or overnights….and must cover 2 weekends per month.
  • Must commit to working in our Center for 1 year Full-time after getting CNA license.
  • There is a course fee payback requirement if required year is not met.

If you are passionate about providing compassionate care and eager to begin a fulfilling career in nursing, we invite you to join our team as a Nursing Assistant Trainee!

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What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Brentwood team enjoys:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Comprehensive training and mentorship
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
  • The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

Rate of Pay

Up to USD $17.50/Hr.

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What You'll Bring:

 

Qualifications of a Nursing Assistant Trainee include:

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
  • Passion for healthcare and a desire to learn and grow in a Long-Term Care setting
  • Compassionate and empathetic nature
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

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We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence.  Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report.  When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.

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