CNA Trainee Program

fingerlakes; Village of Penn Yan (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Mileage incentives

Job summary

UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health is offering a PAID CNA Trainee Program. You’ll earn $20.00 hourly while training, with increases to $21.12–$24.27 after certification. A $4,000 SIGN ON BONUS is paid out over your first year. The 4-week program runs Monday–Friday, 7a–3p, in Geneva, NY.

Upon certification you may be hired at our long-term care facilities in Geneva, Waterloo or Penn Yan, NY. Shifts include Evening, Night, Day/Evening with rotations; Unit Helper roles are available before start.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write English.
• Current New York State Nurse Aide Certification.
• Preferred: High school diploma or GED; prior CNA/LTC experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct and indirect resident care under supervision within the scope of practice defined by the CNA certification.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organization

Education

New York State Nurse Aide Certification

Job description

As a CNA Trainee at UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health, you will be supported by a team of empathetic and caring leaders, who will help you succeed and advance in your career!

Get paid to get your CNA!

UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health is offering aPAIDCNA Trainee Program!!

We offer an hourly rate of $20.00 while you are being trained in the class. Once you are certified, pay increases! Pay ranges from $21.12/hr- $24.27/hr based on prior experience.

$4,000 SIGN ON BONUS!Paid out in increments over your first year as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with us! We also offer mileage incentives!

The program is for 4 weeks, hosted Monday-Friday from 7a-3p. Mandatory, perfect attendance is enforced. Classes fill upfastso apply today! Candidates that are interested in getting additional experience are welcome to join us asUnitHelper before the program starts. Unit Helpers are paid an hourly rate of 20.00,samerate youmakeas a student in the class!

The program is hosted inGeneva,NYhowever, once you become certified, you can be hired to work atall oneof our long-term care facilities - we have alocationinGeneva, Waterloo and PennYanNY. All locationsare offeringpart-time and full-time employment!

Available shifts:

Evenings (2p-10p)

Nights (10p-6a)

Day/Evening (6a-2p/2p-10p)*Rotational Shift

Day/Night (6a-2p/10p-6a)*Rotational Shift

Finger Lakes Health Offers

• Two-colleges that are on-site: Finger Lakes Health College of Nursing- 2-year RN Program offering associate's in nursing and Marion S Whelan School of Practical Nursing,10-monthPractical Nursing Program. Amazing Benefits and more!!
• Work-Life balance
• A collaborative, supportive and diverse environment
• Flexible Schedules
• Tuition Assistance
• Tuition Buyback

Upcoming CNA Training Program Dates 2026:

• January 13 – February 20
• March 10 - April 17
• April 21 – May 29
• June 16 – July 24
• August 11 – September 18
• September 29 – November 6
• November 10 – December 18

Requirements:

Minimum: Must be able to read and write English

Minimum Certification:Current New York State Nurse Aide Certification.

Preferred:High school degree or GED/ Prior Nursing Assistant and/or LTC experience

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the licensed nursing personnel,performsdirect and indirect designated resident care within the scope of practice as defined by the certification.

SKILLS:

Minimum:

Excellent interpersonal, communication andorganizationskills.

The ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities and enhance the spirit of teamwork through effective role modeling.

Demonstratedability to handle confidential information with discretion and ability to deal with the public in a professional and courteous manner.

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