Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA)

White Oak Healthcare; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

STD/LTD

Life Insurance

401(k) Program

Vacation and sick time

Personal days

Wellness program with telehealth

Job summary

Cedar Healthcare Center in Portsmouth, NH is offering a PCA to LNA training opportunity. Get hands-on experience while you complete an LNA training course with support from an experienced clinical team. Paid full-time employment while you work toward your LNA license.

Starting at $19.00/hour as a PCA, with increases to $21.00/hour after you complete the LNA course and obtain the license. Opportunities to advance into an LNA role with mentorship and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and dependable character.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily activities
• Provide compassionate personal care
• Support nursing staff in delivering resident care
• Build relationships with residents and families
• Learn the skills to become an LNA

Skills

Compassionate

Strong communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Want to Become an LNA? We’ll Help You Get There!

PCA to LNA Training Opportunity

Have a passion for helping others but aren't licensed? Start your healthcare career as a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) and let Cedar Healthcare Center help you take the next step toward becoming a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)!

This is a great opportunity to gain valuable hands-on healthcare experience while completing an LNA training course with the support of an experienced clinical team.

What We Offer

• Starting pay of $19.00/hour as a Patient Care Assistant

• Increase to $21.00/hour upon successful completion of the LNA course and obtaining your LNA license

• Paid full-time employment while working toward your LNA license

• Opportunity to advance into an LNA role

• Hands-on training and mentorship

• Supportive nursing leadership

• Career growth within our organization

• Competitive pay and benefits

As a PCA, You Will

• Assist residents with daily activities

• Provide compassionate personal care

• Support nursing staff in delivering exceptional resident care

• Build meaningful relationships with residents and families

• Learn the skills and responsibilities needed to become a successful Licensed Nursing Assistant

Qualifications

• Compassionate and dependable

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Passion for caring for others

• Willingness to learn and grow in the healthcare field

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits (full-time only)

• Dental (full-time only)

• Vision (full-time only)

• STD/LTD

• Life Insurance

• 401(k) Program

• Vacation and sick time

• Personal days (full-time only)

• Wellness program with free telehealth, preventative care, deep discounts on some pharmaceutical prescriptions, and more

Eligible full-time employees may elect Modified Compensation calculated at 10-20% of the base rate in lieu of select benefits.

Start Your Healthcare Career with Cedar Healthcare Center!

Whether you're beginning your healthcare journey or looking for a rewarding new career, Cedar Healthcare Center will provide the support, training, and experience you need to succeed.

Cedar Healthcare Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All offers of employment are subject to required background and registry screenings in accordance with state and federal regulations.