Full-Time Day time training. Completed within 4 weeks.
Start employment in an entry level position (32-40hrs/week):
- $15/hr Food Service Aide or Resident Care Aide
After 4 weeks of successful employment, we will sponsor you to attend the Academy C.N.A. training program AND pay you for your time while you are learning.
Employee cost of training program = $300* can be paid by payroll deduction and reimbursable after licensure and 6 months of successful employment.
Training program details:
You will be paid $15/hour during your training program.
You will either be in the classroom or work as an aide for 40 hours/week for 3 weeks.
- 2 full weeks of online training at Geer Nursing, supported by our Staff Development Nurse.
- 2 full days of hands-on training at the Academy of Medical Training in Waterbury
- 2 full days of clinical training at a location in Waterbury
- 1 full day of work at Geer
After successful completion of the program, you can work as a C.N.A. immediately and will have 120 days to pass the test.
After you complete the program, (about a total of 7-8 weeks) you can be brought up to $17.50 per hour and eligible for shift differentials (range $2.25-$3.75/hr) for nights and weekends and pick up bonuses of $75/shift. Your hourly wage could easily be over $20/hr.