CNA Student

CNA Student

Join Our Team at The Orchards at Big Rapids!

The Orchards at Big Rapids is seeking motivated and compassionate individuals interested in beginning a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
No previous healthcare experience or CNA certification is required.

CNA Students are hired as employees of The Orchards and begin with approximately two weeks of paid onsite orientation and training. During this time, you will become familiar with our residents, team, facility routines, and the skilled nursing environment.

Following the initial orientation period, The Orchards will sponsor eligible employees to attend our partnering CNA school and cover the program expenses. After successfully completing the CNA program, employees will return to the facility to continue working and training while completing the state CNA certification process.

Starting Pay: $16.00/hour during the initial orientation and training period, increasing to $19.00/hour following completion of the initial training period, plus applicable shift differentials.

Schedule: Full-time evenings and/or nights, including every other weekend and every other holiday.

• 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.

• 10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m.

Responsibilities will vary based on your stage of training and certification and will be performed under appropriate supervision and in accordance with applicable requirements.

• Assist with nonclinical resident support and facility tasks during the initial orientation and training period

• Build positive relationships with residents and learn facility routines and expectations

• Attend and successfully complete the CNA program through our partnering school

• Return to the facility following completion of the CNA program to continue training and employment

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, and other personal care tasks, as permitted by your training and role

• Observe residents and promptly report changes or concerns to the supervising nurse

• Accurately document resident care as required

• Work collaboratively with nurses, CNAs, and other members of the care team

• Follow facility policies, infection prevention practices, safety procedures, and applicable requirements

• Maintain the confidentiality of resident and facility information

• No current CNA certification or previous healthcare experience required

• Ability to complete approximately two weeks of onsite orientation before attending CNA school

• Ability to attend and successfully complete the CNA program through the facility's partnering school

• Commitment to completing the state CNA competency examination and obtaining certification within the required timeframe

• Compassion for older adults and a desire to learn resident care

• Dependable, professional, and willing to learn

• Effective communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation

• Availability to work full-time evenings and/or nights, including every other weekend and every other holiday

• Facility-sponsored CNA school and covered program expenses

• Paid orientation and training

• Hands-on experience in a skilled nursing facility

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability

• Vacation and Paid Sick Time

• 401(k)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Shift differentials

• Shift pickup bonuses

If you're compassionate, dependable, and interested in beginning a career in healthcare, we encourage you to apply. Join The Orchards at Big Rapids and receive the training and support you need to begin your career as a CNA.