Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program

Goodshepherdrehab; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering a comprehensive CNA training program designed to prepare candidates for certification. This intensive, paid course spans 120.5 hours and covers essential skills such as infection prevention, resident safety, and recognizing abuse. Participants will gain hands-on experience through clinical rotations at two facilities, ensuring they are well-prepared for their roles. With a starting pay of $14/hour during training and a pay increase to $22/hour post-certification, this opportunity not only equips you with valuable skills but also offers a clear pathway to a rewarding career in healthcare. Join us to make a difference in the lives of residents with severe disabilities.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Training includes infection prevention and resident safety.

Responsibilities

• Candidates will be trained on CNA duties and responsibilities.
• Must be open to working in various shifts including nights and weekends.

Skills

CNA role and function

Infection prevention

Recognizing and preventing abuse

Resident safety and handling emergencies

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Good Shepherd Long-Term Care Nursing Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) prepares you to sit for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) competency examination.

Good Shepherd’s intensive, paid, 120.5-hour course is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and covers all required curriculum for certification.

Classes are held on Good Shepherd Rehabilitation’s South Allentown campus, 850 S. 5th St., Allentown, PA 18103. Clinical rotations are based at Good Shepherd Home – Raker Center, 601 St. John St., Allentown, PA 18103.

Next class begins April 14, 2025, and lasts through May 16, 2025 (including clinicals).

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.

See below for details and how to sign up for an interview:

2025 Walk-In Interviews

• Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025
  • 4 – 7 p.m.
  • Good Shepherd Home – Bethlehem, 2855 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem, PA 181017
• 4 – 7 p.m.
  Good Shepherd Home – Raker Center, 601 St. John St., Allentown, PA 18103

During the program’s four weeks, candidates accepted into the certified nursing assistant (CNA) program are trained on:

• CNA role and function
• Infection prevention
• Recognizing and preventing abuse
• Resident safety and handling emergencies

Both locations are home to a combined 159 residents who live with severe disabilities, such as spina bifida, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, quadriplegia, cerebral palsy, or muscular dystrophy.

NOTE: Must be open to working in either location and in any shift (i.e., days, evenings, nights, weekends).

• Candidates accepted into the program are hired as CNA trainees at Good Shepherd and are paid at $14/hour while training.
• There is minimal wait time between completing the program and beginning your CNA position.
• Pay increases to a higher CNA rate ($22/hour) after completing certification.