Nursing Assistant Trainee

MultiCare Health System; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Health System is offering a Nurse Assistant Training Program for individuals seeking to become certified Nursing Assistants. The program includes a 7-week training period at MultiCare University with hands-on clinical training and responsibilities under the direction of licensed professionals. Successful completion of the program leads to a one-year work agreement with MultiCare.

Benefits

Paid training

Benefits eligible after 30 days

MultiCare pays for certification fees

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Previous patient care experience preferred.
• BLS Certification required within 2 weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Assist with room setup for patient admissions.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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You Belong Here.

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

The Nurse Assistant Training Program is intended for candidates who do not currently hold a CNA license.

MultiCare's Nursing Assistant Training Program is open for applications! Prior to applying, please visit our training program website at: Nursing Assistant Training Program - MultiCare Health System Jobs

If you are not eligible for this program, please visit our careers website for other opportunities at: MultiCare Health System Jobs: Hospital and Nursing Jobs

Location:

All classroom times take place at MultiCare University (MCU) Puyallup, WA

Clinical Locations: Various units at Tacoma General (Tacoma, WA) and Good Samaritan Hospital (Puyallup, WA)

Program Details

The training period of the program is 7 weeks in length depending on holiday closures.

Cohort Start Date: We are currently recruiting for a start date of August 11, 2025.

The candidate will sign a one-year work agreement, if hired, to stay with MultiCare at least one year, once certified as a Nursing Assistant, due to the investment. The work agreement is effective the date you are transferred into your Certified Nursing Assistant role.

All offers are contingent upon acceptable results on a pre-employment drug screen and background check. MultiCare maintains a nicotine-free work environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living such as grooming, bed baths, toileting, incontinence care, perineal care, oral care, and other general hygiene needs.
• Promote infection prevention by properly performing urinary catheter care, hand hygiene, and proper application/removal of personal protective equipment.
• Insure accurate tracking of intake (food and drink) and output (urine and feces)
• Dealing with bodily fluids, and the possibility of working around those with contagious diseases
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Perform duties as assigned in an accurate and timely manner.
• Demonstrates initiative, problem solving ability, adaptability, and flexibility.
• Work and communicate in a professional manner.
• This position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance.
• Working in a hospital setting does require the possibility of working weekends and holidays.
  
  

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• Previous patient care or customer service experience preferred but not required
• BLS Certification is to be obtained within 2 weeks of hire (during the training period) MultiCare will pay for this cost.
  
  

Pay & Benefits

This is a paid, benefits eligible position. Benefits are effective on the first of the month following 30 days of employment at MultiCare.

MultiCare Will Pay The Cost Of The Following Items

• Nurse Assistant Certified Licensure
• BLS Certification
• Nursing Assistant Certified written and skills exam (First attempt only)
  
  

Supplies

For classroom instruction you will need:

• Access to Wi-Fi for classroom assignments/homework
• Scrubs (also needed for clinical instruction)
• Watch with a second hand.
• Proper Shoes (crocs are NOT permitted)
  
  

Program Schedule

If extended an offer, the schedule during the training program will be:

• Monday-Friday, which includes clinical training and classroom training.
• The position is a .8 FTE (32 hours/week) schedules will be 8:00am-4:30pm
• Candidates should be prepared to dedicate 40 hours a week to clinical time, classroom time, and homework. This includes 32 hours of work/class time and 8 hours of homework/study time each week.
  
  

After Training

Once training is completed, you will continue working on your training unit in your NAC Trainee Position. The schedule will change but you are required to maintain your .8FTE (32 hours/week)

Once licensure has been obtained your position would be updated to CNA on your unit. Schedule will change to 12-hour shifts (three days a week on a rotating schedule). Days or nights are available.

FTE.8_ Shift: During Training M-F, 32hr work week. After Training: 3 days a week, 12 hours each day. Day and night shifts available.

Position Summary

The Nursing Assistant Trainee (NAC Trainee) works under the direction of a Registered Nurse to provide quality care that is focused on the comfort and well-being of the patient and family.

Employees in this job will only perform work within the scope of the Trainee position as outlined in the education program.

Responsibilities

• Assists with room set up for patient admissions
• Helps prepare patients for discharge
• Performs bed changes, and safety sweeps of patient rooms; empties urinals, commodes, trash and linen receptacles in patient rooms
• Picks up and delivers items to lab, supply chain, etc.
• Assists with transports, delivery of patient belongings
• Assists with answering phone calls
• Stocks PPE stations and organizes storage and stock room
  
  

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous healthcare experience preferred
• BLS Certification obtained within 2 weeks of placement in job
  
  

Our Values

As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration and Kindness. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

Why MultiCare?

• Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our employees
• Mission-driven: We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve
• Market leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system
• Employee-centric: Named Forbes “America’s Best Employers by State” for several years running
• Technology: "Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a row
• Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities
• Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn
  
  

Pay and Benefit Expectations

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Research Services, Biotechnology Research, and Hospitals and Health Care

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