CNA Apprentice Program - Portland
Listed on 2026-02-05
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Healthcare
Healthcare Nursing, Healthcare Administration
Description
Maine Medical Center
Start your career in healthcare, become a Certified Nursing Assistant!
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.
Contact: cna
How to Applyand Test
Attendance at an information session is required.
Wednesday, October 22 | 6-7 p.m.
Wednesday, November 5 | 6-7 p.m.
Thursday, October 30 | 11a.m.
-12p.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.
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
LocationsMaine Health Lincoln Hospital, Damariscotta
Maine Health Mid Coast Hospital, Brunswick
Maine Health Maine Medical Center, Biddeford
Maine Health Maine Medical Center, Portland
Maine Health Stephens Hospital, Norway
Contact: cna
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:
N/A - Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
With a career at any of the Maine Health 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.
Maine Health 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 Meredith.files
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