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Paid Student Nursing Assistant Program - Class Starting October 2026
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A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$45,252 / year median in California
+7% projected growth
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Looking for a career in Healthcare? Ready to learn while getting paid? We can help you reach your goals! Compass Health is the largest provider of skilled nursing care in SLO county. We are a local company with a diverse and inclusive staff who pride themselves on providing top tier quality care to our residents, our community's elderly and disabled members. Bayside Care Center in beautiful Morro Bay is accepting applications for our upcoming Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training class starting October 2026 . Class time is approximately 8-10 weeks long and in session 5 days a week. Weekends included. CNA's are the front line caregivers for our residents. You will be learning all the skills needed to pass your Certified Nursing Assistant exam. You will learn how to assist residents with bathing, feeding, dressing, and other activities of daily living. Ideal candidate will be caring, hard-working individuals who enjoy providing excellent customer service and are committed to enhancing the lives of our residents. Starting pay as a student is $20.90 per hour with an increase when certified. Once certified AM, PM, and NOC shifts are available for flexibility. Preference given to those seeking to stay on as a Full Time employee. Part Time may be considered if able to commit to 24 hours per week. Certified Nursing Assistant employment is offered to our students immediately upon passing certification. Compass Health believes in realizing their employee's career goals. We offer career growth opportunities such as sponsored seats in LVN classes, corporate scholarship opportunities, and tuition reimbursement.Benefits include:
Competitive wages Generous health/dental/vision benefits Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave 401K Standard shift AM shift PM shift Overnight shift Job Type Full-time In person Salary Starting $20.90 per hour Physical Setting Long-term care Nursing home To view our privacy policy,View Here:
CA Consumer Protection Act Notice to Employees and Applicants - Compass Health, Inc.Requirements:
Customer-service oriented goals Ability to work well with others Employment offers are contingent upon passing a background screening, reference check, Physical & TB clearance. Must be able to lift 50 pounds Frequent standing, walking, bending, twistingBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans