Cedar Community Nursing Assistant Program

Cedar Community Nursing Assistant Program

More Than a Job A Place to Belong

Are you ready to start a meaningful career in healthcare? Join Cedar Community's Nursing Assistant Program and become part of a mission-driven team that values compassion, growth, and quality care.

This paid, four-week training program equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to provide essential care and support to residents. Upon completion and certification, you will transition into a nursing assistant role at Cedar Community and have the opportunity to receive a job offer as part of our nursing team.

Program Details

• Paid four-week training program
• 80 hours of paid training time
• Start at $14.75/hour during training
• Transition to $20/hour once certified
• Job offer opportunity upon successful completion
• Flexible online learning + in-person training + clinical experience

Training Structure

• 45 hours of online learning (complete anywhere)
• 19 hours in-person skills lab
• 16 hours hands-on clinical practice in our skilled nursing facility

Shift Differentials After Certification

• AM (SatSun): +$3/hour
• PM (MonFri): +$5/hour | (SatSun): +$7/hour
• NOC (MonFri): +$4/hour | (SatSun): +$6/hour

What You'll Learn

• Essential caregiving skills such as taking vital signs and assisting with bathing, dressing, and more
• Communication skills to engage with residents, families, and coworkers
• How to protect resident rights and provide quality, respectful care

Important Note About Employment Status

After successfully completing the Nursing Assistant training course, your employment status is subject to state regulations. At that stage, you may either adopt a full-time status or not be in active employment. Once you obtain your certification, you will have the freedom to work the hours and status you were initially hired for.

Session Details

• Start Date: Monday, August 10th, 2026
• Required In-Person Dates:
• Fridays: August 14th, August 21st, August 28th, 2026
  • Times: 7:30 AM 4:30 PM
• Clinicals: Mon, August 31st & Tue, September 1st, 2026
  • Times: 7:30 AM 4:30 PM
• State Skills Test: Friday, September 4th, 2026

Why Team Members Choose Cedar Community

• Get Paid weekly and enjoy less stress between paychecks
• Competitive pay & shift differentials
• Annual wage increases
• Career growth & tuition reimbursement
• Employee recognition and rewards
• Flexible scheduling
• Supportive leadership, training, and teamwork

Make a Meaningful Impact Apply Today

Join Washington County's third-largest nonprofit employer and start building a career that makes a real difference in the lives of our residents.

**NOTE: For the safety of our residents and staff, Cedar Community requires all employees to be vaccinated against influenza, except for approved medical or religious exemptions. COVID-19 vaccination is strongly encouraged. Requirements may change per CMS guidelines.**