Certified Nursing Assistant Employee Paid Residency Program (PCT) -Full Time and Part Time Opportunities Available Jan, 2026 and March 2026

The (PCT) patient care technician/(CNA)certified nursing assistant residency program is a unique paid 10-week program in partnership with the Delaware Skills Center, Dawn Career Institute and Christiana Care Health System that integrates classroom and clinical components. Upon successful completion of the 6-week Certified Nursing Assistant Course, the individual will take the Delaware State Test for Nurse Aide Certification. The candidate will then transition to Christiana Care and complete approximately 4 weeks of clinical training.

• The first 6 weeks of instructor led didactic and clinical with Delaware Skills Center in New Castle, DE or Dawn Career Institute in Newark, DE
• The following 4 weeks of preceptor led clinical training in an acute care inpatient setting at one of our campuses in Newark or Wilmington
• NOTE: If selected for this program - the starting rate of pay will be $16.50 hourly with healthcare benefitsduring the training and fully paid tuition
• THIS IS PROGRAM IS CRAFTED FORINDIVIDUAL'S THAT HAVE A DESIRE TO BECOME A CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
• PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU HAVE COMPLETED A NURSING ASSISTANT COURSE OR HAVE PATIENT CARE EXPERIENCE
• This program will start on one of the following dates selected for you: Tuesday, January 20, 2026, and Monday, March 9, 2026

This program requires that you attend Full Time for 6 weeks Monday through Friday between 6:30am - 4:00pm for 6 weeks. Once the residency program is complete, at the end of the 6 weeks, you will be assigned to work in a ChristianaCare unit for one year or 1800 hours per agreement. The working locations will be at Newark, DE, or Wilmington, DE Campus working full-time/flex (36 hours weekly/72 hours bi-weekly) or Part time (24 hours bi-weekly) including every other weekend and rotating holidays (Day/Eve, Evening/Midnight, Day/Midnight and Straight Eve shifts with 8 and 12 hour rotations are being filled with these roles). Please attach your updated resume with recommended cover letter to your application for consideration! Applications without a resume may not be considered due to the high volume of candidates.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) supports activities of daily living under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. The PCT must demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Primary job duties include, but not limited to, performing and accurately recording vital signs, Accu-checks, bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobilizing patients. PCT's are an essential part of the nursing care team with an expectation to support the organizations patient safety goals and initiatives.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to patients in various stages of development.
• Performs assigned nursing duties for the comfort and well-being of patients.
• Responds to patient crisis situation and initiates interventions within the scope of responsibilities and notifies RN.
• Performs successful finger sticks on patients, following all standard laboratory safety policies.
• Performs defined procedures on point of care instrumentation.
• Provides 1:1 observation for 1-2 patient(s) experiencing a psychiatric crisis, suicidal/homicidal ideation under the order of a physician in Powerchart.
• Provides 1:1 observation for 1-2 patient(s) at risk for safety based on nursing assessment and order in Powerchart
• Responds with promptness, empathy and interest to needs of patients.
• Communicates to patients, employees, and physicians utilizing courteous verbal and written communication skills.
• Completes mandatory in-service education.
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
• Performs other related duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school graduate or equivalent

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• BCLS Certification required, or Acceptance into a Christiana Care approved Patient Care Technician training program

SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS:

• Daily contact with patients, family members, visitors, employees, medical staff, volunteers, and students.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to stand (up to 8 to 12 hours), walk, sit, bend, lift, push, pull, carry, reach, twist, handle, stoop, climb as per unit based Physical Demand Checklist.

DIRECTION/SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

• Nurse Manager. Receives direction from RN

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequent exposure to biological elements with occasional exposure to chemical and environmental elements, as per unit-based Physical Demands Checklist.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Upon successful completion of the Patient Care Technician Residency Program:

Knowledge of basic nursing care provided for specific patient population of unit.

Knowledge of department standards, selected procedures, nursing practice guidelines and procedures.

Ability to obtain information to identify patient needs and to provide care as needed.

Ability to work quickly and accurately

Ability to recognize changes in patient status, take appropriate action and notify RN

Ability to communicate effectively utilizing verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to perform basic math skills.

Ability to use appropriate safety measures for patients, employees and self.

Ability to follow universal precautions at all times.

Ability to exercise judgment, tact and diplomacy.

Ability to respond to patient crisis situations under the direction of the RN, following CCHS protocol

Ability to demonstrate proficiency in basic computer skills

Christianacare Offers:

• Collaborative and team focused environment
• Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
• Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out
• 12 week paid parental leave after one year of full-time service
• Tuition assistance
• Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial mentor, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and phenomenal discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!