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SalaryVMRC 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.
Are you interested in Nurse Aide (NA) training? Have you been thinking about beginning or continuing your career in healthcare? VMRC is offering the Nurse AideTraining Program, fully paid by VMRC!
Class Schedule
- Monday - Friday
- Classroom dates - February 19th- March 15th 8:30am – 5:00pm
- Clinical dates - March 18-20 and March 25-27 12:00pm – 8:30pm
Work Schedule (after completion of education program):
- Available shifts: 6:00am – 2:30pm; 2:00pm - 10:30pm; 10:00pm – 6:30am
- Full-time or part-time
- Every other weekend, with schedules that include up to 4 weekdays per week
Benefit eligibility:
- FT = eligible for all benefits at date of hire
- PT = eligible for all benefits at date of hire (60+ hours bi-weekly)
- PT = eligible for most benefits at date of hire (40+ hours bi-weekly)
The starting base rate of pay during the program is $13.25 per hour. A pay increase to $15.50 will be provided once the Nurse Aide Certification is obtained in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Shift and weekend differentials are in addition to base pay.
Requirements:- Willingness to commit to 1-year of employment at VMRC upon completion of the Nurse Aide program.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
- Must be able 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 schedule time wisely and accommodate changes.
- Availability to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as scheduled.
- Act and intervene independently in routine and emergency situations.
- Deal tactfully with residents, patients, families, and the general public in a positive, professional, and customer-first manner.
- Must become certified as a Nurse Aide in the Commonwealth of Virginia within 120 days after the completion of the program.
