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Become a C.N.A.! Sponsored Nursing Assistant Course

Full-Time, Part-Time

Lanessa Extended Care - Webster, MA, Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Center - Marlborough, MA, Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center - Southbridge, MA, Webster Manor Rehabilitation & Health Care Center - Webster, MA

Posted 3 weeks ago

Want to become a Certified Nursing Assistant? Athena Health Care Systems will sponsor you to become a full-time or part-time C.N.A. at our nursing homes in Webster, Southbridge or Marlborough.

We are partnering with Peak Medical Academy in Worcester to train new healthcare heroes. The nursing homes sponsoring students are:

• Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Marlborough

• Lanessa Extended Care in Webster

• Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Southbridge

• Webster Manor Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Webster

What does a C.N.A. do?The primary purpose of your job is to provide exceptional care to your residents with routine daily nursing care in accordance with our established nursing care procedures, and as may be directed by the licensed staff nurse. As a C.N.A., you play a critical role in the lives of our residents assisting with personal care, mobility assistance, feeding, medical equipment operation, patient safety, and more. Becoming a C.N.A. offers a fulfilling career, providing a sense of purpose in both your professional and personal life.

C.N.A. shift options include 7:00a – 3:00p, 3:00p – 11:00p, and 11:00p – 7:00a. Hourly pay ranges from $19 to $21. All of our weekend shifts, as well as many weekday shifts, come with pay differentials.

Part-time is 24 hours or more per week. Full-time is 32 hours or more per week.

Course Details:

• Course begins August 6th, 2024, and runs for six (6) weeks

• Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• The academic portion of the course will be held at 38 Front Street, second floor, in Worcester with four (4) days of on-site clinical in Worcester

How to get enrolled and what you’ll need:

It’s simple! Just submit an application. After that, a member of our team will reach out to schedule an interview with you. Requirements to enroll include: (1) A tuberculosis test, which we can perform on-site if needed, (2) the first two bivalent COVID-19 vaccines or an approved exemption, and (3) a letter from a physician stating that you’ve received a physical within the last year and can work with no restrictions.

A background check will be conducted.

The sponsorship provided by Athena does not cover the cost of taking the C.N.A. examination, which is roughly $110. After you complete the course, you will schedule your C.N.A. exam. The course includes the book and additional supplies. Funding is available through Peak for scrubs. CPR training is included. This course will also certify you as a Home Health Aide.

*Employment conditions apply including a one (1) year employment agreement with Athena Health Care Systems. You will be required to sign a payroll deduction authorization form to enroll.

About Athena:

Here at Athena, we firmly believe that where you work is just as crucial as the work you do. Our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering exceptional care and services to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your talents are nurtured.

Athena Health Care Systems offers great perks including:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay

• Shift Differentials

• Career Growth Opportunities

• Overtime Pay & Vacation Pay for Hourly Employees

Benefits Available

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Health insurance among the lowest employee contributions in the state (Employee Contributions as low as $12.00 for singles & $39.00 for families)

• Vacation and Personal Time

• Employer Paid Life Insurance

• 401(k) with Employer Match

Athena Health Care Systems, based in Connecticut, has been a leader in providing quality health care services since 1984. With nursing homes throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena has been recognized as one of the largest and most respected operators of skilled nursing centers in Southern New England. By enhancing the quality of life and quality of our environments, we have made our managed facilities a better place for our residents to live and a better place for employees to work.

Specific Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.

• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

• Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.

• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.

• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.

• Must be able to communicate effectively to appropriate personnel regarding emergency situations.

We are an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.

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Job CategoryCertified Nursing Assistant - CNA, Nursing