Nursing Assistant Training Program

Location

SHS2

School

Location:

Gresham, OR 97030

Now Accepting Applications for September and October!

Thursday, 8/27/2026: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

• Tuesday, 9/1/2026: 8:30 AM – 4:15 PM
• Wednesday, 9/2/2026: 8:30 AM – 4:15 PM
• Thursday, 9/3/2026: 8:30 AM – 4:15 PM
• Friday, 9/4/2026: 8:30 AM – 4:15 PM
• Tuesday, 9/8/2026: 8:30 AM – 4:15 PM
• Wednesday, 9/9/2026: 8:30 AM – 4:15 PM
• Thursday, 9/10/2026: 8:30 AM – 4:15 PM
• Friday, 9/11/2026: 8:30 AM – 4:15 PM
• Tuesday, 9/15/2026: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• Thursday, 9/17/2026: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

• Friday, 9/18/2026: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• Tuesday, 9/22/2026: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• Wednesday, 9/23/2026: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• Thursday, 9/24/2026: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• Friday, 9/25/2026: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Tuesday, 9/29/2026: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Wednesday, 9/30/2026: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Saturday, TBD

October dates upon request.

Kickstart your career at Sapphire Health Services Nursing Assistant Training Program.

Are you a compassionate, dedicated individual eager to make a difference in the healthcare field? Join our class as a Nursing Assistant Student and embark on a rewarding journey to prepare to sit and test to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

• Learn knowledge and skills to provide compassionate care.
• Participate in a dynamic course which meets Oregon State Board of Nursing requirements.
• Work alongside healthcare professionals, gaining the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in patient care.
• Collaborate with your fellow students in direct learning experiences in a lab, classroom and clinical settings.
• Prepare to take OSBN (Oregon State Board of Nursing) Certification exam.

• Describe the health care team and the roles of the nurse assistant.
• Identify the scope of practice for the nurse assistant, including ethical and legal responsibilities to the patient/resident.
• Provide quality and safe nurse assistant care in performance of procedure skills for the patient/resident.
• Apply knowledge and skills when caring for a patient/resident with acute, chronic, or terminal health care needs.
• Demonstrate assisting with rehabilitation and restorative nursing care to the adult and older adult.

• Provide residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Maintain resident confidentiality.
• Be an integral part of the team caring for Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation residents.
• Foster a supportive, compassionate environment for our residents and their families.
• Support residents with mobility and transfers, ensuring their comfort and safety.
• Aid with feeding and ensuring residents receive proper nutrition.
• Learn to measure and record vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
• Observe and report any changes in resident health status to supervising nurses.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to residents.
• Engage resident activities to enhance their physical and emotional well‑being.
• Gain hands‑on experience with basic clinical procedures under the supervision of licensed nurses.
• Practice infection control protocols and safety procedures.
• Assist with maintaining accurate patient records.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a face‑paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from experienced staff.
• Language proficiency:
  Must be proficient in English to effectively communicate with residents and healthcare team members. Oregon State Board of Nursing certification test is only offered in the English language at a 6th grade level.

• PTO
• 401(K)
• Medical/Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Birthday/Holiday Pay
• Wellness Fund
• Uniform Fund
• Longevity Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement