Assistant Apprentice Jobs in Maine (NOW HIRING)

Description

Lincoln Hospital

Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 89810

  Start your career in healthcare, become a Certified Nursing Assistant!

Next class begins: November 9, 2026

· Free Tuition and Earn While you Learn – applicants hired into the program are paid while in the course and are eligible for benefits in exchange for a one-year work commitment at one of our MaineHealth facilities working a minimum of 24-hours per week

·Contact: cna@mainehealth.org

How to Apply and Test:

· Attendance at an information session is required.

Thursday, August 20 | 10-11 a.m.

Thursday, September 3 | 6-7 p.m.

Thursday, September 17 | 10-11 a.m.

Thursday, October 1 | 6-7 p.m.

· At the information session, you will have a chance to register for consideration into the program.

· A representative will reach out to you to schedule a time to take the CASAS exam, which must be passed at the 9thgrade reading level.

· Once you have passed the CASAS exam, you will be eligible to apply & interview for the position at your closest location.

· Program is 4-5 days a week for 6 weeks. Lecture, hands-on skills lab and on-site clinical training at the local hospital and/or nursing home. Followed by a two-week mandatory LEAP program.

Weeks 1-3: 32 hours per week

Weeks 4-5: 40 hours per week

Week 6: 32 hours per week

Weeks 7-8 (LEAP): 24-36 hours per week

**Post graduation you will be directly placed into a position to work a one-year commitment at one of our MaineHealth facilities. You will be working a minimum of 24-hours per week. You must be willing to work day, evening, night, and weekend shifts based on open positions at MaineHealth.**

Locations

· MaineHealth Maine Medical Center, Biddeford

· MaineHealth Maine Medical Center, Portland

· MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital, Damariscotta 

Summary:

Under the supervision and direction of the Certified Nursing Assistant Program Instructor and/or Clinical Supervisor, Certified Nursing Assistant Preceptors, and/or long-term care facility’s Charge Nurses, the Apprentice - Certified Nursing Assistant role provides direct care to assigned residents/patients.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• License/Certifications: Must be accepted into an approved Certified Nursing Assistant Program.
• Experience: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Completion of the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS ABE) with a score of 239 higher, OR completed two semesters of college level English with a B- or higher OR a minimum of an associate's degree
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information 

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 AN HOUR

Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE). 

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives. 

If you have questions about this role, please contact rebecca.rand@mainehealth.org

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Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras. Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.