Nurse Aide Trainee

Lutheran SeniorLife; Halifax Regional Municipality; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Lutheran SeniorLife as a Nurse Aide Trainee, where you will receive paid training to become a Certified Nurse Aide. This program includes clinical and classroom training, preparing you for the state certification exam. Successful candidates will transition to full-time or part-time Certified Nursing Assistant positions.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must pass the NA competency test within 120 days of hire.
• Ability to commit to full-time training and work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional nursing staff in resident/patient care activities.
• Maintain resident rights, privacy, and confidentiality.

Skills

Working knowledge of computers

Microsoft Word

Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of the PA State Nurse Aide Training Program or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Nurse Aide Trainee rates starting at $16.75 per hour. Sign-on Bonus available.

Lutheran SeniorLife provides a comprehensive array of community-based health and social service programs throughout western Pennsylvania.

Our services include LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly); skilled nursing, home health; personal care; adoption & foster care; assisted living; adult day services; memory care; hospice; palliative care; residential living; affordable housing; home safety monitoring; Meals on Wheels; rehabilitation services; and private duty.

Get paid while training to become a Certified Nurse Aide!

Join our next paid Nurse Aide Training class offered at Passavant Community in Zelienople, PA.

This comprehensive training program is designed to prepare you for the state certification exam and will consist of five weeks of paid clinical and classroom training during the daylight shift (6:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.) Monday-Thursday. On Fridays, Trainees will report to their home site (hours may vary). Upon successful completion, you will transition to a full-time or part-time Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) position. Attendance is mandatory.

LIFE serves county residents in Armstrong, Butler, Beaver, and Lawrence Counties, helping individuals maintain independence in their homes through supportive services, medical care, and adult day supports.

Participate in a Nurse Aide Trainee (NAT) education program. After classroom training, the NA Trainee assists professional nursing staff in resident/patient care activities, maintaining resident rights, privacy, and confidentiality, and promoting acceptance of treatment goals. The Trainee will be permitted to work in this capacity until passing the state competency exam.

This paid training class is expected to start on July 2, 2025. The deadline to apply is June 11, 2025.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of the PA State Nurse Aide Training Program or equivalent
• Must pass the NA competency test within 120 days of hire
• Individuals without certification must demonstrate eligibility to sit for the test and pass within 120 days of employment
• Working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Word, Excel, and touchscreen documentation required
• Ability to commit to full-time training and work schedule

Benefits

Lutheran SeniorLife offers growth opportunities and various benefits, including but not limited to:

• FREE** benefit model for full-time employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability (**No per-pay contributions for Single Coverage)
• Competitive wages, hiring incentives, paid time off, bereavement leave, and paid holidays
• Low-cost benefit options for eligible part-time employees
• Additional medical, dental, vision options for employees and families
• Voluntary benefits at low group rates: Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, and more
• Immediate eligibility for employer-sponsored retirement plan
• Optional Flexible Spending Account enrollment
• Wellness resources, discounts, and programs
• Tuition reimbursement, mileage, or vehicle programs for eligible employees
• Career development opportunities including coaching, training, internships, and recognition

Lutheran SeniorLife and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.