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CNA Trainee

The McGuire Group
CHEEKTOWAGA, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/24/2026

CNA Trainee – Paid Training Program (FT or PT 3p-11p & 11p-7a availability/ No Experience Required) 
Location: Garden Gate Nursing and Rehabilitation – Cheektowaga, NY

Rate: $17.21/hr. 

Full-Time | Must be available for training classes and clinical hours
Candidates must commit to the full training program and onboarding schedule, Part Time- or Full-Time opportunities are after training. 

Start Your Career in Healthcare – We’ll Train You! 

Garden Gate Nursing and Rehabilitation, part of The McGuire Group’s award-winning network of skilled nursing facilities, is offering a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Trainee Program—an exciting opportunity to begin a career in healthcare with no prior experience required.

Program Overview:
This is a paid training program where selected candidates will receive classroom instruction and hands-on clinical experience, fully preparing you to take the New York State CNA certification exam. Upon successful completion, you will have the opportunity to join our care team as a Certified Nurse Assistant and grow within the company.

What You’ll Do as a CNA Trainee: 

  • Learn to assist residents with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating
  • Observe and report changes in resident condition
  • Gain skills in communication, safety, and infection prevention
  • Provide compassionate care and support to our residents
  • Work as part of a team that values dignity, respect, and quality care

Requirements: 

  • No prior healthcare experience required
  • High school diploma or GED preferred but not required
  • Must be at least 17 years old
  • Must be dependable and willing to learn
  • Commitment to completing the full CNA training program and employment upon certification

Why Choose Garden Gate? 

 Get paid while you learn and earn your CNA license

  • Join a respected healthcare organization with advancement opportunities
  • Work in a supportive, team-focused environment
  • Begin a long-term career with purpose and stability

 

Salary : $17

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