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.
- $4,000 Sign-On Bonus (after OSBN Certification)
- Employer-Paid CNA Tuition & Certification
- Full-Time Employment Guaranteed After Graduation
Key Features of the Program •
- 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
What We Offer •
- 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
Ideal Candidate • ️
- 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!
Requirements •️
- 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
Start your career in healthcare with purpose and support while earning a paycheck. Limited training spots available. Apply today!
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
To Apply:
Submit your resume and application through the link provided at the top of this page OR contact Lettie Young, Recruitment Specialist directly via email
[email protected]
CLASS START DATE: 8/4/2026
