PAID Training Program - Nursing Assistant

700 Veterans Dr, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA

Posted Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM | Expires Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:59 AM

2 MORE SLOTS LEFT ON ROSTER for the Program starting FEB. 3RD 2026 - APPLY TODAY FOR CONSIDERATION

Nursing Assistant – Training Program & Certification
Full-Time, Paid Training Program with pathway to Permanent Employment

Location:

The Dalles Oregon Veterans Home

Are you ready to begin a meaningful career in healthcare and get paid while you learn? The Oregon Veterans Home in The Dalles is offering a unique opportunity to become aCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) through a paid training program, with all tuition and certification costs covered. Join our award-winning team and help care for those who have served our country.

PAYMENT INCLUDES: Start employment on the day you begin classes and be paid for all hours while attending! $15.00/hour during classroom portion, a pay increase after graduation, and $22.20/hour after state certification with annual, union bargain increases guaranteed. Employment will be considered temporary (without benefits) until course completion.

Key Features of the Program 🎓

• Get paid while you train on-site in a Skilled Nursing Facility
• Complete your CNA training in less than 6 weeks
• Full-time job placement upon certification
• Hands-on lab skills and real-world clinical experience
• High-quality, interactive instruction to prepare for exams
• Automatic wage increase upon graduation and again at certification
• Temporary paid placement while you study

What We Offer 🌱

• Instant / On-Demand Direct Pay
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for you and your family
• Vacation & Sick Time Off
• Scrubs / Uniform Reimbursement
• Monthly Daycare Vouchers
• FSA for Health & Childcare
• Supportive, mission-driven work environment with opportunities for career development and advancement
• Voted Best Place to Work 2023, 2024, & 2025 – Best of the Gorge
• Passion for serving veterans and older adults
• Interest in launching a healthcare career
• Dependable, team-oriented, and eager to learn
• No prior certification required. We’ll train you!
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Commitment to complete training and gain Oregon CNA certification
• Willingness to work for OVH one year after certification
• Must be able to work evening shift (2-10pm) following graduation until other shifts become available
• Compassionate attitude and strong work ethic

Start your career in healthcare with purpose and support while earning a paycheck.Limited training spots available. Apply today!

Why Join Our Award-Winning Team?

AtThe Dalles Oregon Veterans Home, we take pride in our exceptional work environment and commitment to providing outstanding care. Here’s why we stand out:

• Voted "Best Place to Work" – Awarded by the community in the2023, 2024, & 2025 Best of The Gorge competition
• Golden Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health– Awarded in 2024 for our commitment to mental health and well-being in the workplace
• Platinum LGBTQ+ Credential– Proudly recognized bySAGECarefor leadership and staff training in LGBTQ+ inclusivity

To Apply:

Submit your resume and application through the link provided at the top of this page OR contact Lettie Young, Recruitment Specialist directly via email L

700 Veterans Dr, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA