CNA Trainee | Chester Hospital & Assisted Living | Training & Licensure Provided

Logan Health; Chester (MT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid CNA training

Hands-on clinical rotations

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Logan Health in Chester, MT, offers a CNA training pathway that pays you while you learn. You’ll complete classroom instruction, hands‑on clinicals, and pass the Montana CNA exam as a Logan Health employee from day one. Upon certification, you’ll begin a full CNA role in a rural hospital setting with supportive leadership.

No prior CNA experience is required for those entering through the training program. We value compassion, teamwork, and a patient‑first mindset, with clear pathways for career

Qualifications

• No prior CNA experience required for candidates entering through the CNA training pathway.
• Compassionate, patient-first mindset.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Dependability and a willingness to learn.
• Desire to start or grow a career in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient and resident care including hygiene, dressing, toileting, mobility assistance, repositioning, and comfort.
• Obtain and communicate vital signs and patient or resident observations.
• Assist with meals, hydration, activities of daily living, and maintaining a safe care environment.
• Support patients and residents with dignity, compassion, and respect.
• Collaborate with RNs and the care team to document and communicate observations.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Dependability

Willingness to learn

Job description

Start Your CNA Career with Logan Health Chester— Paid Training, No Experience RequiredLogan Health is hiring Certified Nurse Aides and providing everything you need to get there: paid classroom instruction, hands-on clinical experience, and full support to pass the Montana State CNA exam — all while earning a paycheck as a Logan Health employee from day one.You'll be interviewed and hired into a specific unit and schedule before training begins, so you know exactly where you're headed, and your team is ready for you. Upon passing the Montana state written and skills exam, you'll step into your CNA role — fully certified, fully supported, and built for a long-term career at Logan Health.Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all.Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation.Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.Find Your Unit. Build Your Career.Critical Access Hospital | ChesterAvailable schedules: Full Time & PRN StatusBuild a broad clinical skill set while caring for patients with a variety of healthcare needs in a close-knit rural hospital settingWork alongside RNs, providers, and interdisciplinary team members to support safe, compassionate, patient-centered careGain valuable hospital experience and a strong clinical foundation for CNAs interested in continuing to grow within nursing and healthcareAssisted Living | ChesterAvailable schedules: Full Time & PRN StatusSupport residents with daily living needs while helping them maintain independence, comfort, and quality of lifeBuild meaningful relationships with residents and families in a welcoming, close-knit assisted living environmentWork alongside nurses and care team members to provide compassionate, person-centered support in a small rural communityWhat You'll DoProvide direct patient and resident care including hygiene, dressing, toileting, mobility assistance, repositioning, and comfortObtain and communicate vital signs and other patient or resident observations within your scopeAssist with meals, hydration, activities of daily living, and maintaining a safe care environmentSupport patients and residents with dignity, compassion, and respectRecognize and communicate changes or concerns to nursing staffAssist nursing staff with documentation and communicationCollaborate with RNs, providers, and interdisciplinary team membersWhat You BringCompassionate, patient-first mindsetStrong teamwork, communication, and time management skillsDependability and a willingness to learnDesire to start or continue growing a career in healthcarePrevious CNA experience is not required for candidates entering through the CNA training pathwayWhat You'll GetCompetitive base wages with evening, night, and weekend shift differentials when applicableFull-time and PRN opportunitiesPaid CNA training for eligible candidatesHands-on experience in Critical Access Hospital and Long-Term Care settingsSupportive leadership and clear pathways for career growthComprehensive benefits for eligible employeesTraining ScheduleStart Date: Monday, November 2, 2026Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm for 3 weeksWeeks 1–2 — Classroom (Didactic) & Skills LabBuild a strong foundation in core CNA skills, patient and resident care fundamentals, safety, mobility, activities of daily living, infection prevention, communication, and essential healthcare knowledge.Weeks 3— Clinical Rotations & TrainingGain hands-on experience at Logan Health facilities under the supervision of experienced clinical instructors. Trainees placed in Acute Care receive additional unit-specific training, simulations, and role-specific competencies.Graduates are well-prepared to work in high-demand settings including medical units, surgical units, transitional care, and long-term care — with clear opportunities to grow within Logan Health.Included in the course: Textbook and voucher for scrubs provided.Applications are limited. This cohort closes once 35 qualified candidates are identified — apply early!Shift:Variable - 12 Hours (United States of America)Work Schedule: Multiple schedules availableTraining Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. for 3 weeksNotice of Pre-Employment Screening RequirementsIf you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:Criminal background checkReference checksDrug ScreeningHealth and Immunizations ScreeningPhysical Demand Review/ScreeningEqual Opportunity EmployerLogan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.