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MaineHealth

EARN AS YOU LEARN! CNA Apprentice - Biddeford

MaineHealth Biddeford, ME, US
Description

Maine Medical Center

Nursing/Clinical Support

Req #: 83058

Start your career in healthcare, become a Certified Nursing Assistant!

Next class runs: September 7th, 2026- Thursday, October 15th, 2026

  • 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 at one of our MaineHealth facilities working a minimum of 24-hours per week
  • Contact:cna@mainehealth.org

How To Apply And Test
  • Attendance at an information session is required.

Thursday, June 25 | 10-11 a.m.

Thursday, July 9 | 6-7 p.m.

Thursday, July 23 | 10-11 a.m.

Thursday, August 6 | 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 9thgrade reading level.
  • Once you have passed the CASAS exam, you will be eligible to apply & interview for the position at your closest location.
  • 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

  • Post graduation you will be directly placed into a position to work a one-year commitment at one of our MaineHealth facilities. You will be working a minimum of 24-hours per week. You must be willing to work day, evening, night, and weekend shifts based on open positions at MaineHealth.**

Locations

  • MaineHealth Maine Medical Center, Biddeford
  • MaineHealth Maine Medical Center, Portland
  • MaineHealth Lincoln Health, Damariscotta

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)
  • 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:Completion of the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS ABE) with a score of 239 higher, OR completed two semesters of college level English with aB- or higher OR a minimum of an associate's degree
  • Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred:N/A

MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.

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.

If you have questions about this role, please contact rebecca.rand@mainehealth.org

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