Certified Nursing Assistant Residency Program; PCT - Oppo

Patient Care Technician / Certified Nursing Assistant Residency Program

Christiana Care offers a 10‑week paid residency program that combines classroom instruction with clinical training to prepare candidates for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) role. The program begins on Monday, July 6 or Monday, August 17, 2026.

Applicants must be a high school graduate or equivalent, possess a Basic Life‑Saving Skills (BCLS) certification, and must not have completed a nursing assistant course or have prior patient care experience. The starting hourly rate is $16.50 with healthcare benefits during training, and tuition is fully paid.

• Perform daily living activities: bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobilizing patients.
• Record vital signs, Accu‑checks, and other patient data accurately.
• Respond to patient crisis situations, initiating interventions within scope and notifying the RN.
• Perform finger sticks and other lab procedures following safety policies.
• Execute point‑of‑care instrument procedures as instructed.
• Provide 1:1 observation for patients experiencing psychiatric crises or identified as at risk.
• Communicate with patients, staff, and physicians using courteous verbal and written skills.
• Complete mandatory in‑service education and adhere to departmental safety rules.
• Report unsafe activities, conditions, or hazards to supervisors in a timely manner.
• Perform additional duties as required by unit leadership.

• High school graduate or equivalent.

• BCLS Certification required, or acceptance into a Christiana Care‑approved Patient Care Technician training program.

• Ability to stand for 8–12 hours, walk, sit, bend, lift, push, pull, carry, reach, twist, handle, stoop, and climb as required.

• Daily contact with patients, families, visitors, employees, medical staff, volunteers, and students.
• Frequent exposure to biological elements with occasional exposure to chemical and environmental elements.

• Knowledge of basic nursing care for the unit’s patient population.
• Understanding of department standards, procedures, and nursing practice guidelines.
• Ability to identify patient needs and provide appropriate care.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately.
• Recognition of changes in patient status, with prompt action and notification to the RN.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Use of safety measures for patients, employees, and self.
• Adherence to universal precautions.
• Judgment, tact, and diplomacy.
• Response to patient crisis situations under RN direction following Christiana Care protocol.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills.

• Collaborative and team‑focused environment.
• Full medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and additional coverage.
• Generous paid time off with annual roll‑over and cash‑out options.
• 12‑week paid parental leave after one year of full‑time service.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work/life benefits including access to , backup care services, retirement planning, financial mentor, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and discounts on hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, and movie tickets.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal‑opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and consider qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Post End Date:
Aug 22, 2026

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