Become a CNA at St. Joseph's/Candler
Get certified at Savannah Technical College while working and receiving full-time benefits and paid time off at SJ/C
St. Joseph’s/Candler with Savannah Technical College offers an accelerated apprentice programs for Certified Nurse Aides (CNA). This is an ideal job for those wanting to start a career in a healthcare environment.
It’s also a great opportunity to get paid to work, while going to school for free. The apprenticeship will include shifts at St. Joseph’s/Candler with competitive pay with benefits.
Please note: We no longer are able to offer the PCT apprenticeship program.
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What does a CNA do?
Certified Nurse Aides are an important position in any healthcare setting. CNAs have many responsibilities that make them an integral part of the patient care process. CNAs help patients with direct healthcare needs, often under the supervision of a nurse.
They perform critical, sometimes physical and complex, tasks that ensure patients are well-cared for and safe during their hospital stay. Specific tasks vary, but you may help patients with:
- Eating
- Dressing
- Bathing
- Brushing their teeth
- Answer calls for help
- Deliver messages
- Serve meals
- Make beds
- Help tidy up rooms
Being a CNA is a great stepping stone to other healthcare professions, especially nursing. Becoming a CNA will not only teach you how to interact with patients, but it also will introduce you to the healthcare field so that you can determine if healthcare is the right career choice for you. CNA is the first step toward PCT.
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About the Nurse Aide Accelerated Program
Successful applicants will work part-time at SJ/C and attend classes part-time at Savannah Technical College for the duration of the eight-week program. SJ/C will pay for your tuition and fees with a recruitment agreement to stay with SJ/C for one year.
During the program, you will be paid for 40-hours of work per week. SJ/C will pay you $14.87 per hour until you complete the program. Once you complete the program, you will make $15.77 per hour. After your first year and completion of your recruitment agreement, your pay will increase again to $16.06 per hour.
Your employment with SJ/C and participation in the Nurse Aide Accelerated Program are dependent on your ability to pass required background checks and drug screen analysis while also obtaining admission at Savannah Technical College. Completion of the Nurse Aide program earns you a Nurse Aide Accelerated TCC certification. You will later take a test after completing the program for CNA licensure.
The Application Process
- If you are not already employed by SJ/C, you will need to begin the hiring process HERE. You also will need to apply to Savannah Technical College HERE. You will need to apply to both SJ/C and Savannah Technical College at the same time.
- If you are currently employed by SJ/C, you will need to apply to Savannah Technical College HERE. You also will need to apply for a job transfer for the Nurses Aide Accelerated Apprentice position HERE. Please sign in or create an account and select "current employee" when applying.
It is and will remain the policy of SJ/C to provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status and/or age.