Certified Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship Program

MaineHealth Maine Medical Center

Portland, ME

Part Time

MHMMCP's next Certified Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship Program session begins March 10, 2025.

MHMMC Portland has provided expert training for certified nurse assistants (CNAs) since 1998. Our 7-week, state-approved course is offered six times per year at no charge to students. The program includes classroom work, skills labs and clinical experience - with 28 hours of training over 4 days per week.

Benefits and Incentives:

$17.34 per hour plus benefits
All training costs, including books and materials are covered by MaineHealth!

Note: Successful graduates must commit to work at MHMMC in Portland for a minimum of 1 year, at least 20 hours per week, if offered the opportunity.

What is a CNA?

Certified nurse assistants (CNAs) are important members of the patient care team. They provide direct patient assistance with activities of daily living and basic health care needs - helping patients feel safe and comfortable throughout their hospital stay.

Take the first step toward your future! We'll support you all the way.

Becoming a certified nurse assistant (CNA) is a great place to start your health care career. The MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland (MHMMC) Portland CNA apprentice training program is sponsored by Nursing Academic Affairs, in partnership with Portland Adult Education. Successful graduates may become certified by the Maine Registry of CNAs.

For more information and to sign-up for the required CASAS reading exam, please click here!

Deadline for this class is January 27.

About MaineHealth:

With a career at any of the MaineHealth 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.

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. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.

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