CNA Training Program - Earn While You Learn!

Maine Veterans’ Homes is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to serving Maine’s veterans and families. Our vision is to be the Provider and Employer of Choice while recognizing our special role as a Veteran Advocate, and “Caring for Those Who Served.” All six of our facilities have been recognized by the American Health Care Association with awards for Achievement in Quality, placing them in the top five percent of nursing homes across the nation.

Have you thought about starting or advancing your career in healthcare, but just didn’t know where to begin? Now is your chance to take advantage of an unbeatable opportunity. The CNA Training Program provides the opportunity to take a CNA course, at no cost, while working in a full-time Unit Helper position. Maine Veterans' Homes pays for your CNA certification, class time, as well as work time. After completion of the CNA course, and certification is obtained, you will then transition to a CNA position. After participation in this program, we ask for at the least one year of full-time employment. Apply now!

We look forward to meeting you and introducing you to the high quality, award-winning care and teamwork that sets Maine Veterans’ Homes apart in long term care.

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be able to read at the 10th grade level and pass a written English exam demonstrating this. 
• Requires proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Ability to understand and respond to residents’ needs and inquiries in English is required.
• Ability to effectively understand and communicate verbally and in writing, in English, is required.
• Basic computer skills

Participants must meet the following criteria to be accepted in the 'Earn While You Learn' CNA Training Program:

• Complete interview with Clinical Instructor
• Complete a Pre-Hire Employment Screening
• Complete CASAS Reading/Comprehension

Maine Veterans’ Homes provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.