Living Branches offers a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program. As a student, you'll learn about the roles and responsibilities of caring for our residents in long-term care. Students are hired as Living Branches employees during the seven- or nine-week course and earn $15.00/hour. At the end, students may be offered a position for continued employment at Living Branches.

CNA certification course training: Are you ready to grow your healthcare career through a CNA certification course & get paid while you learn?

• $15.00/hour during the course

• $16.00/hour if a graduate is offered and

accepts a position with Living Branches

• $17.65/hour for Personal Care (after passing

the state exam)

• $20.00/hour for Health Care (after passing

the state exam)

• $2.00/hour shift differential for 2nd or 3rd

shift

Application Requirements:

• Must be at least 16 years old and have basic proficiency in reading/math.
• Be sure to follow all online application instructions provided in job posting.
• Selected candidates for CNA program consideration will be asked to participate in a live group interview.
• Interviews last 1.5 hours and are held throughout the year.
• Must Email Business Service Industry Specialist Tom Lepera your latest resume: thomas.lepera@montgomerycountypa.gov  
• Must Apply online using link provided in the job posting.
• Online Applications and email of latest resume to Mr. Lepera are due at least 60 days before the start of each class.
• Employer interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis within 60 days of the start of each class.

Frequently asked questions(FAQs) can be found in the Special instructions of this job posting.

If I'm accepted to the class, what documentation will I need to provide?

If you are selected for the class after completing a group interview, a representative from Living Branches will contact you to discuss employment and next steps.

You'll need to promptly provide the following -- at no cost -- in coordination with human resources. All of these requirements must be fully complete before attending the Living Branches virtual orientation, held prior to the start of your class.

• Passing the physical examination/lift test
• Tuberculosis testing and drug screen at our occupational health clinic
• Verification of Pennsylvania residency (or FBI clearance with fingerprints if you have NOT lived in PA the past 2 years)
• Proof of Covid-19 and flu vaccination
• Government-issued photo ID with correct, current mailing address
• Personal Care Comp: A six-hour online skill course required by state regulations
• Completion of additional uploaded electronic paperwork in the Living Branches employment portal. This is necessary for human resources and payroll purposes.

What do I need for the class?

The textbook for the class will be loaned to you during the class. Each student is expected to obtain their own scrubs (any color), closed-toe non-slip footwear, and a watch with a second hand. The required dress code includes neat attire, minimal jewelry, and no acrylic nails.

Living Branches has it all for health care jobs -- training classes, tuition reimbursement, nursing scholarships, and opportunities to advance within the organization.