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Harrisonburg, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Jan 2026

About the role

Description

Interested in becoming a state-licensed C.N.A.?


Anticipated Class Dates:

(Class times may vary, with start and end times ranging between 6:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)

Community Connection (orientation) MUST be completed before the first day of class.

2/25 - Community Connection (orientation)

2/26- Classroom Orientation

2/27 - Training

3/2- Class begins


** * The class is about 7 weeks long. Tentative end date is around the week of April 13th. 


Please keep in mind, the course is paid for by Sunnyside Retirement Community, and spots are limited. If your application has been selected for next steps, an HR representative will reach out to you via the contact information listed on your application to schedule an interview. Please regularly check your email and voicemail. This opportunity is available to both current Sunnyside employees (who have been employed with Sunnyside in good standing for a minimum of 6 months) and external applicants. 18+ years of age required.


Sunnyside Retirement Community is actively seeking Nurse Aide Student(s) to participate in our paid CNA course. Contribute quality work to a historically exceptional senior living community. The selected candidate(s) will complete the paid course. Once C.N.A. licensure is achieved, graduates could be eligible for part-time or full-time opportunities.


It is important that those interested in the C.N.A. class are eager to provide compassionate person-centered care, collaborate with staff to assist residents with activities of daily living (grooming, bathing, dining, moving, etc), once licensure is received. CNAs are a crucial component of our successful operation. They are essential team members who build genuine relationships with residents, making a difference in the lives of our residents, their loved ones, and the community. It is critical that the selected candidate(s) effectively and respectfully communicate both verbally and in writing with anyone they may come into contact with, including but not limited to: residents, their family, guests, co-workers, team leaders, and more.


Culture & Work Environment:
Join a team where you are proud of the community in which you work. At Sunnyside, we want each team member to S.H.I.N.E. both on and off campus (Service Before Self, Hospitality with Heart, Inspiring Excellence in Each Other, Nothing Less Than The Best, and Enjoy your Journey). With a plethora of flexibility, growth opportunities, a safe learning environment, on-site training, and an engaging/motivational atmosphere, you can rise into your new career path. Sunnyside is a not-for-profit Senior Living life plan community situated on 150+ acres in the rolling hills of the Shenandoah Valley in Harrisonburg, Virginia. More than 500 residents call Sunnyside their home. Residents have the options to live in a variety of levels of living, including: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Support, and Long-Term Care. Across our beautiful campus, residents can enjoy an array of amenities and services, including an on-site restaurant, an award-winning vitality center, salon services, therapy services, fishing ponds, walking trails, and much more! People have said that Sunnyside is a great place to live and work! We offer generous paid time off (even if you work part-time), professional development opportunities, a safe and fun environment, and flexibility.

  • Growth opportunities
  • On-site training
  • Licensure reimbursement
  • Scrub Reimbursement
  • Access to our Wellness Center
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision & Dental Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Access to an Orthopedic Specialist
  • And More

Requirements

If offered employment and accepted, the following information will be obtained and require satisfactory results as part of the employee onboarding process:

  • Satisfactory References (Please note: references CANNOT be spouse, or family. At least 1 reference must be a previous instructor, supervisor, lead, manager, or someone you reported to).
  • Completion of Onboarding Packet within 24 hours of receipt
  • Virginia State Police background check
  • National background chec

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