Patient Care Assistant (CNA) Training Program - Acute Inpatient Units, January 2027 cohort

Position Title Patient Care Assistant (CNA) Training Program - Acute Inpatient Units, January 2027 cohort Varies Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest

The PCA Training Program offers individuals the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in direct patient care. This paid program is ideal for those who are eager to begin a career in healthcare but do not yet possess a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.

Program Start Date: Monday, January 4, 2027

This 6-month program includes 2 weeks of mandatory daytime classroom training to build foundational clinical knowledge and skills essential for success in the patient care setting.

Participants in this program will receive training in

Basic nursing skills, staff and patient safety, infection prevention and control, documentation of patient care activities. The PCA Training Program provides comprehensive preparation to support nursing teams and deliver compassionate patient care. It is an excellent stepping stone for individuals pursuing careers in nursing, healthcare, or related fields.

At the end of the program, interns must pass a knowledge assessment and successfully complete skills and techniques validation.

Full-time or part-time commitment required.

Night & Day positions are open, with limited DAY shift available at this time.

Application deadline: November 1, 2026. Interviews will begin mid-October 2026.

Applicants are encouraged to monitor their email, including spam and junk folders, for interview-related communication. The recruitment process is multi-faceted and may include an introductory survey, video interview, and/or in-person interview. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Receives training in providing basic nursing skills, such as taking vital signs and pulse oximetry; fingerstick blood glucose, ADLs, recording intake and output, collecting urine, stool, sputum specimens, apply/remove compression hose, SCDs etc., emptying drains, urinary catheters, NG tub