NURSE AIDE PROGRAM : June 16 - July 24, 2025

Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, Inc.; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is offering a free Nurse Aide program for employees, providing training and compensation during orientation. Successful participants will work as Nurse Aides in various shifts. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and more.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Generous Personal Time Off

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Free Wellness Center Membership

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Qualifications

• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
• Ability to read, write, and understand basic English.
• Passing the state board exam within 120 days required.

Responsibilities

• Attend Nurse Aide classroom and clinical programs.
• Work as Nurse Aides at VMRC after program completion.
• Commit to the entire program without missed time.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Apply now to be considered for a Nurse Aide program offered to VMRC employees in June/July! The program is free, and participants will be compensated $13.25 per hour during the complete orientation/program.

SCHEDULE:

New Employee Orientation will be from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM on Monday, June 16, 2025

• The Nurse Aide classroom program will be 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday-Friday, from June 17th through July 24th, 2025
• The Nurse Aide clinical (hands-on skills education) will be 5:45 AM - 2:15 PM, July 9th - July 18th, 2025, OFF on July 21st, 2025, In Class July 22-23, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, and July 24th, 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM (LAST OFFICIAL DAY), followed by July 25th, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM, in Class, NEO PT 2 with Melissa & Register for Exam / meet with Scheduler. Aug 1st State Testing, Aug 4 Graduation.

Participants must be able to commit to the entire program without any missed time.

VMRC will assist financially and schedule the state licensure exam through the state testing agency. However, VMRC is not responsible for issues related to the state testing agency, such as receiving test results or rescheduling exams.

Upon completing the program, employees will begin working as Nurse Aides at VMRC in Complete Living Care and/or Transitional Care. Full-time and part-time positions are available with shifts from:

• 6:00 am - 2:00 pm
• 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
• 10:00 pm - 6:00 am
• 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
• 6:00 pm - 6:00 am

BENEFITS:

• New employees are eligible for benefits on the date of hire!
• All benefits are available with positions scheduled 60+ hours per pay period (every 2 weeks); all benefits except medical insurance are available with positions scheduled 40+ hours per week.
• Benefits include: medical, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with company match after 1 year, generous Personal Time Off, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, free membership to on-site Wellness Center, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, and more!

VMRC strives to live and work as a community. Our mission is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment reflecting the diversity of Harrisonburg/Rockingham County in race, ethnicity, and culture. We are committed to embracing and valuing the views and opinions of all people regardless of race, color, ethnicity, or gender. This commitment helps bring our mission and values to life.

Requirements

• As a condition of employment, all employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. If selected for a pending job offer, the candidate must receive the COVID-19 vaccination(s) or provide proof of prior vaccination before the hire date.
• VMRC is a drug-free community and complies with all federal and state laws. Selected candidates must pass a background check and drug screening during pre-employment.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required.
• To continue employment as a Nurse Aide after completing the program, passing the state board exam within 120 days is required to become licensed as a Certified Nurse Aide in Virginia (up to 3 attempts allowed).
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand basic English to carry out assignments.
• Ability to perform duties with limited supervision; be self-motivated.
• Ability to interact tactfully and professionally with residents, families, and the public.