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CNA Apprentice Program - Biddeford, EARN WHILE YOU LEARN

MaineHealth
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United States, Maine, Biddeford
1 Medical Center Drive (Show on map)
Oct 28, 2025

Description

Maine Medical Center Biddeford |CNA Apprentice Program
Temporary, Full-Time

36-40 hours/weeks
Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 53060

Start your career in healthcare, become a Certified Nursing Assistant!
Next Class runs from January 5,2026,through February 12, 2026.

How to Apply and Test
Attendance at an information session isrequired!


  • The Info Session is on Wednesday, November 5 | 6-7 p.m.Click the link below at this date and time to join the info session.
  • Click here to Join 11/5 Info Session at 6PM
  • At the information session, you will have a chance to register for considerationintothe program.
  • A representative will reach out to you to schedule a time to take the CASAS exam, which must be passed at the 9thgrade reading level.
  • Once you have passed the CASAS exam, you will be eligible to apply & interview for the position at your closest location.



Program Information:

  • Free Tuition and Earn While you Learn - applicants hired into the program are paid whileinthe course and are eligible for benefits in exchange for a one-year work commitment.
  • The programis 4-5 days a week for6 weeks. Lecture, hands-onskills lab andon-siteclinical training at the local hospital and/or nursing home.
    • Weeks 1-3:32 hours per week
    • Weeks 4-5:40 hoursper week
    • Week 6:32 hours per week


Locations


  • MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital,Damariscotta
  • MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital, Brunswick
  • MaineHealth Maine Medical Center, Biddeford
  • MaineHealth Maine Medical Center, Portland
  • MaineHealth Stephens Hospital, Norway

Contact:cna@mainehealth.org

Summary:
Under the supervision and direction of the Certified Nursing Assistant Program Instructor and/or Clinical Supervisor, Certified Nursing Assistant Preceptors, and/or long-term care facility's Charge Nurses, the Apprentice - Certified Nursing Assistant role provides direct care to assigned residents/patients.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

  • Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • License/Certifications: Must be accepted into an approved Certified Nursing Assistant Program.
  • Experience: N/A
  • Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
  • Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information:
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact connor.lemay@mainehealth.org

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