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Patient Care Technician Trainee

River Ridge Center - Kennebunk, ME • Sanford, ME 04073 • Posted 11 days ago

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In-person • Full-time • $17.00/hr • Entry Level

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River Ridge Center offers a free Nurse Aide Training Program for individuals interested in starting a career in healthcare. This program includes paid nurse training, with the next class starting on August 20th, and leads to a position as a Patient Care Technician Trainee. The training program aims to equip participants with the necessary skills to compassionately care for patients and residents, with a pathway to become a Licensed/Certified Nurse Aide and potentially progress further in a nursing career. The role is part of Genesis Healthcare, a nationwide post-acute care provider, offering a supportive culture, employee development, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in a free Nurse Aide Training Program.
  • Successfully complete the training program, which can take 1-4 months.
  • Upon completion, start a position as a Patient Care Technician Trainee.
  • Care compassionately for patients and residents.
  • Progress through clinical career pathways as a nurse aide, or continue nursing education with tuition assistance.

Qualifications

Required

  • Interest in a career in healthcare.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of patients and visitors.
  • Must obtain certification from a state-approved certified nursing assistant program within four months of nurse aide training completion.

Full Job Description

Job Description

River Ridge Has CNA Paid Nurse Training Opportunities!
Next Class: August 20th
Training Location: River Ridge
Genesis Healthcare is a holding company with subsidiaries that on a combined basis, comprise one of the nation's largest post-acute care providers, with skilled nursing centers and senior living communities in many states.

Working here provides an opportunity to be part of a culture guided by employee growth and development, strong values, and a commitment to employee well-being. Our core values, upheld through a comprehensive Code of Conduct and Compliance and Ethics program, ensure that every employee is supported and empowered to do their best work ethically and responsibly. We prioritize personal support with initiatives like the Genesis Employee Foundation, which offers financial assistance during hardships, and our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential support for managing life's difficulties. Joining us means not only contributing to a successful organization but also being part of a caring and inclusive community dedicated to your growth and success.
Start your health care career and change lives, including your own, and enroll in our Nurse Aide Training Program! The training is free, no experience required, only an interest in a career where you will compassionately care for our patients and residents. From start to finish, the training program can take anywhere from 1- 4 months. Upon successful completion of the training program, a position awaits you.
Becoming a Licensed/Certified Nurse Aide can be just the start of a rewarding career. We offer clinical career pathways as a nurse aide, and we encourage continuation of your nursing education to become an LPN or RN through our tuition assistance program. Non-clinical career ladders are also available.

Benefits
*Nursing Student Loan Debt Repayment and Tuition Assistance
*Variable compensation plans
*Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
*Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
*Employee Foundation to assist financially with unforeseen hardships
*Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive (DEI) workplace with DEI committee. DEI is a part of our company's DNA.
*Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off

We also offer several voluntary insurances such as:
*Pet Insurance
*Term and Whole Life Insurance
*Short-term Disability
*Hospital Indemnity
*Personal Accident
*Critical Illness
*Cancer Coverage

Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

Qualifications:

*Must obtain certification from a state approved certified nursing assistant program within four months of nurse aide training completion.
*Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitors to respond to medical and physical needs.
Other Info
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Pay Target: $17 per hour
  • Job City: Kennebunk
  • Requisition Number: 512738