Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Trainee

Starting Pay: $22.17
Weekend Differential $2.00
Night Differential $5.50

CNA Trainee Cohort starts on 09/29/25. The CNA Trainee Program consists of 36-40 hours a week of full-time training with variable hours.

Please note our informational session (required) and interviews will be scheduled with our recruitment team and CPPD Hiring Managers.

*For Internal caregivers please apply within 90 days of the start of the program and notify your supervisors of your interest. *

St. Charles Health System is making a large investment in you and your career by holding this CNA Trainee Program. Once accepted into the CNA Trainee program, attendance to every class is mandatory.

At the successful completion of the CNA Trainee Program, the Trainee will transfer to open (Full-Time) CNA Trainee/Graduate Nursing Assistant position(s) within SCHS. Once certified as a CNA through Oregon State Board of Nursing, the CNA Trainee will transition to their new CNA position.

It is an expectation that the CNA Trainee will commit to working as a CNA at St. Charles Health System for a total of 12 months. The CNA Trainee/CNA will not be eligible for transfer to a different position or change in hours for a period of 12 months from their start date into the program. Applicants who are accepted into the program will be asked to commit to working at St. Charles Health System for at least two years

ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:                                      Certified Nursing Assistant Trainee

REPORTS TO POSITION:         Varies

DEPARTMENT:                         Varies

DATE LAST REVIEWED:          April 2025         

OUR VISION:                            Creating America’s healthiest community, together

OUR MISSION:                         In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

OUR VALUES:                          Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Certified Nursing Assistant Trainee position staffs various units throughout St. Charles Health System.  These departments provide 24/7 specialized care to patients throughout their hospitalization and discharge.

POSITION OVERVIEW: In collaboration with community partners, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Trainee will complete a course in preparation for CNA certification test through the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN). Upon completion of the coursework, a trainee will assume the role of a Graduate Nursing Assistant until certification through the OSBN has been obtained.

A Certified Nursing Assistant Trainee, once they become a Graduate Nursing Assistant, provides patient and family focused care functions as part of the health care team in accordance with the organization’s mission, philosophy, policies and procedures and within the scope of this job description. May function in this role up to 120 days upon completion of the CNA Trainee program. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

Participates in coursework including classroom lecture/lab, clinical skills, exams and online content to prepare for the Oregon State Board of Nursing CNA certification exam.

Attends all classroom and clinical hours as designated by the OSBN and St. Charles Health System.

Successfully passes required coursework exams.

Graduate Nursing Assistant Trainee:

Recognizes, reports, and records observations and care provided.

Functions as an unlicensed assistive care provider under the direction and supervision of Registered Nurse.

Performs duties as outlined in SCHS policy, in which competency has been demonstrated and as assigned by the Registered Nurse.

Answers call lights.

Monitors a patient 1:1 for safety to prevent: falls, disruption of medical devices, self-harm, flight risk situations, and other activities that may cause harm.

Alerts nursing staff if there is a change in the patient’s behavior or condition or the patient requires assistance or other nursing intervention.

May utilize crisis de-escalation techniques to assist in safely de-escalating patients. Assists with crisis intervention process of potentially dangerous patients. Utilizes AVADE training on approach.

Provides patient care hygiene as needed and according to standards.

Stocks unit, transports p