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CNA Training Program

MercyOne
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/28/2026
Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

  • Class Dates: July 6th - July 24thth**

Join Mercy College of Health Sciences' CNA Training Program and Launch Your Healthcare Career with MercyOne!

Program Highlights

  • Duration: 3 weeks
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Structure:
    • Weeks 1–2: Classroom instruction & lab practice
    • Week 3: Clinical experience with local healthcare partners
What You’ll Learn

  • Personal care skills: bathing, grooming, feeding, ambulation
  • Patient advocacy and communication
  • Safe patient handling and observation techniques
  • Specimen collection and post-mortem care

Benefits

  • Paid training
  • Program cost covered by MercyOne (with a 1-year work commitment)
  • Guaranteed full-time (12_hour shifts) Patient Care Technician (PCT) role upon completion
  • Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
  • Work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays

Important Notes

  • Attendance is mandatory – missing any part of the training forfeits your spot
  • This program is eligible for the Iowa state nurse aide exam
  • Pre-employment requirements must be completed before starting: drug screen, physical, and background check

Eligibility

  • Must be 16 years or older

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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