What are the responsibilities and job description for the NURSE AIDE PROGRAM : September 2 - October 14, 2025 position at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, Inc.?
Description
Description
At VMRC, we identify a 'cultural fit' as a community member demonstrating our shared values and commitment to fostering an inclusive, purpose-driven workplace. We seek candidates who align with our service, justice, peacebuilding, and stewardship values while bringing diverse perspectives that enrich our collective work.
We assess candidates through structured, bias-conscious interview questions, exploring how they have lived these values in their professional and personal experiences.
Apply now to be considered for a Nurse Aide program offered to VMRC employees in June/July! The program is free, and participants will be compensated $13.25 per hour during the complete orientation/program. SCHEDULE: New Employee Orientation will be from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM on Monday, September 2, 2025
- The Nurse Aide classroom program will be 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday-Friday, from Sept 2nd through Sept 23rd, 2025
- The Nurse Aide clinical (hands-on skills education) will be 5:45 AM - 2:15 PM Sept 24th- Oct 3rd| OFF Oct 6th 2025 | In Class Oct 7- 8th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |Oct 9th In Class - 10 AM -3:30 PM ( LAST OFFICIAL DAY ) | Oct 10th- 8:00 AM- 3:30 In Class, NEO PT 2 with Melissa & Register for Exam / meet with Scheduler || Oct 24th State Testing | Oct 14 Graduation
- Participants must be able to commit to the entire program without any missed time.
VMRC will assist financially and schedule the state licensure exam through the state testing agency. Though VMRC will assist students in this aspect, it is not responsible for any issues related to the state testing agency, such as receiving test results and canceling/rescheduling exams.
Upon completing the program, employees will begin working as Nurse Aides at VMRC in Complete Living Care and/or Transitional Care. Full-time and part-time positions available with potential shifts from:
- 6:00 am - 2:00 pm
- 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- 10:00 pm - 6:00 am
- 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
- 6:00 pm - 6:00 am
BENEFITS:
- New employees are eligible for benefits on the date of hire!
- All benefits are available with positions scheduled 60 hours per pay period (every 2 weeks); all benefits except medical insurance are available with positions scheduled 40 hours per week.
- Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan with a company match after 1 year, generous Personal Time Off, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance, the opportunity to earn free membership to the on-site Wellness Center, Life Insurance, a Flexible Spending Account, and more!
VMRC strives to live and work as a community. Our mission is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that reflects the diversity of Harrisonburg/Rockingham County in race, ethnicity, and cultural demographics. We are committed to maintaining a culture that embraces and values the views and opinions of "all" people regardless of race, color, ethnicity, and gender. Our commitment to achieving this goal will help to bring our mission and values to life.
Requirements
Requirements
As a condition for employment, VMRC requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. If selected for a pending job offer, the candidate will be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccination(s) or provide proof of prior COVID-19 vaccination(s) before the date of hire. VMRC is a drug-free community - we have and will continue to comply with all federal and state laws. If selected for a pending job offer, the candidate will be required to satisfactorily pass a background check and drug screen during the pre-employment screening process.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
- To continue with employment as a Nurse Aide (upon completion of the program), the state board exam will need to be passed within 120 days of employment to become licensed as a Certified Nurse Aide in the Commonwealth of Virginia (up to 3 attempts for passing the exam are provided).
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the basics of the English language in order to understand and carry out oral and written assignments.
- Perform the duties listed in the job description with limited supervision; be self-motivated.
- Ability to interact tactfully with residents, patients, families, and the general public in a positive, professional, and customer-first manner.
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