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Nursing Assistant – Training Program & Certification
Full-Time, Paid Training Program with pathway to Permanent Employment
Location: The Dalles Oregon Veterans Home
Are you ready to begin a meaningful career in healthcare and get paid while you learn? The Oregon Veterans Home in The Dalles is offering a unique opportunity to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) through a paid training program, with all tuition and certification costs covered. Join our award-winning team and help care for those who have served our country.
PAYMENT INCLUDES: Start employment on the day you begin classes and be paid for all hours while attending! $15.00/hour during classroom portion, a pay increase after graduation, and $22.20/hour after state certification with annual, union bargain increases guaranteed. Employment will be considered temporary (without benefits) until course completion.
Why Join Our Award-Winning Team?
At The Dalles Oregon Veterans Home, we take pride in our exceptional work environment and commitment to providing outstanding care. Here’s why we stand out:
Submit your resume and application through the link provided at the top of this page OR contact Lettie Young, Recruitment Specialist directly via email LettieY@oregonveteranshome.com
CLASS START DATE: 8/4/2026
Full-Time, Paid Training Program with pathway to Permanent Employment
Location: The Dalles Oregon Veterans Home
Are you ready to begin a meaningful career in healthcare and get paid while you learn? The Oregon Veterans Home in The Dalles is offering a unique opportunity to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) through a paid training program, with all tuition and certification costs covered. Join our award-winning team and help care for those who have served our country.
PAYMENT INCLUDES: Start employment on the day you begin classes and be paid for all hours while attending! $15.00/hour during classroom portion, a pay increase after graduation, and $22.20/hour after state certification with annual, union bargain increases guaranteed. Employment will be considered temporary (without benefits) until course completion.
- $4,000 Sign-On Bonus (after OSBN Certification)
- Employer-Paid CNA Tuition & Certification
- Full-Time Employment Guaranteed After Graduation
- Get paid while you train on-site in a Skilled Nursing Facility
- Complete your CNA training in less than 6 weeks
- Full-time job placement upon certification
- Hands-on lab skills and real-world clinical experience
- High-quality, interactive instruction to prepare for exams
- Automatic wage increase upon graduation and again at certification
- Temporary paid placement while you study
- Instant / On-Demand Direct Pay
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for you and your family
- Vacation & Sick Time Off
- Scrubs / Uniform Reimbursement
- Monthly Daycare Vouchers
- FSA for Health & Childcare
- Supportive, mission-driven work environment with opportunities for career development and advancement
- Voted Best Place to Work 2023, 2024, & 2025 – Best of the Gorge
- Passion for serving veterans and older adults
- Interest in launching a healthcare career
- Dependable, team-oriented, and eager to learn
- No prior certification required. We’ll train you!
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
- Commitment to complete training and gain Oregon CNA certification
- Willingness to work for OVH one year after certification
- Must be able to work evening shift (2-10pm) following graduation until other shifts become available
- Compassionate attitude and strong work ethic
Why Join Our Award-Winning Team?
At The Dalles Oregon Veterans Home, we take pride in our exceptional work environment and commitment to providing outstanding care. Here’s why we stand out:
- AHCA Gold Quality Award Winner – Recognized for excellence in long-term care
- Voted "Best Place to Work" – Awarded by the community in the 2023, 2024, & 2025 Best of The Gorge competition
- Golden Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health – Awarded in 2024 for our commitment to mental health and well-being in the workplace
- Platinum LGBTQ Credential – Proudly recognized by SAGECare for leadership and staff training in LGBTQ inclusivity
Submit your resume and application through the link provided at the top of this page OR contact Lettie Young, Recruitment Specialist directly via email LettieY@oregonveteranshome.com
CLASS START DATE: 8/4/2026
Salary : $15 - $22