Lincoln Hospital- Earn While You Learn! CNA Apprentice Program

Lincoln Hospital- Earn While You Learn! CNA Apprentice Program Start your career in healthcare, become a Certified Nursing Assistant! Next class runs: Monday, July 6th, 2026 – Thursday, August 13th, 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 Attendance at an information session is required. Information sessions: Thursday, April 30 | 10‑11 a.m. Thursday, May 14 | 6‑7 p.m. Thursday, May 28 | 10‑11 a.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. Schedule: Weeks 1‑3: 32 hours per week; Weeks 4‑5: 40 hours per week; Week 6: 32 hours per week Locations: MaineHealth Maine Medical Center, Biddeford; MaineHealth Maine Medical Center, Portland 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 a B– or higher, or a minimum of an associate’s degree. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A Benefits MaineHealth offers benefits that support an individual’s needs 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. Policy Statement MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization