CNA Trainee | Chester Hospital & Assisted Living | Training & Licensure Provided

Start Your CNA Career with Logan Health Chester— Paid Training, No Experience Required

Logan Health is hiring Certified Nurse Aides and providing everything you need to get there: paid classroom instruction, hands-on clinical experience, and full support to pass the Montana State CNA exam — all while earning a paycheck as a Logan Health employee from day one.

You'll be interviewed and hired into a specific unit and schedule before training begins, so you know exactly where you're headed, and your team is ready for you. Upon passing the Montana state written and skills exam, you'll step into your CNA role — fully certified, fully supported, and built for a long-term career at Logan Health.

Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all.

Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation.

Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

Find Your Unit. Build Your Career.

Critical Access Hospital | Chester
Available schedules: PRN

• Build a broad clinical skill set while caring for patients with a variety of healthcare needs in a close-knit rural hospital setting

• Work alongside RNs, providers, and interdisciplinary team members to support safe, compassionate, patient-centered care

• Gain valuable hospital experience and a strong clinical foundation for CNAs interested in continuing to grow within nursing and healthcare

Assisted Living | Chester

Available schedules: Full Time & PRN Status

• Support residents with daily living needs while helping them maintain independence, comfort, and quality of life

• Build meaningful relationships with residents and families in a welcoming, close-knit assisted living environment

• Work alongside nurses and care team members to provide compassionate, person-centered support in a small rural community

What You'll Do

• Provide direct patient and resident care including hygiene, dressing, toileting, mobility assistance, repositioning, and comfort

• Obtain and communicate vital signs and other patient or resident observations within your scope

• Assist with meals, hydration, activities of daily living, and maintaining a safe care environment

• Support patients and residents with dignity, compassion, and respect

• Recognize and communicate changes or concerns to nursing staff

• Assist nursing staff with documentation and communication

• Collaborate with RNs, providers, and interdisciplinary team members

What You Bring

• Compassionate, patient-first mindset

• Strong teamwork, communication, and time management skills

• Dependability and a willingness to learn

• Desire to start or continue growing a career in healthcare

• Previous CNA experience is not required for candidates entering through the CNA training pathway

What You'll Get

• Competitive base wages with evening, night, and weekend shift differentials when applicable

• Full-time and PRN opportunities

• Paid CNA training for eligible candidates

• Hands-on experience in Critical Access Hospital and Long-Term Care settings

• Supportive leadership and clear pathways for career growth

• Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees

Training Schedule

• Start Date: September 8, 2026 (Tuesday after Labor Day)

• Training Dates: September 8th – October 2nd

• Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm for 3 weeks

Weeks 1–2 — Classroom (Didactic) & Skills Lab

Build a strong foundation in core CNA skills, patient and resident care fundamentals, safety, mobility, activities of daily living, infection prevention, communication, and essential healthcare knowledge.

Weeks 3— Clinical Rotations & Training

Gain hands-on experience at Logan Health facilities under the supervision of experienced clinical instructors. Trainees placed in Acute Care receive additional unit-specific training, simulations, and role-specific competencies.

Graduates are well-prepared to work in high-demand settings including medical units, surgical units, transitional care, and long-term care — with clear opportunities to grow within Logan Health.

Included in the course: Textbook and voucher for scrubs provided.

Applications are limited. This cohort closes once35 qualified candidates are identified — apply early!

Shift:

Variable - 12 Hours (United States of America)

Work Schedule: Multiple schedules available
Training Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. for 3 weeks

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

• Criminal background check

• Reference checks

• Drug Screening

• Health and Immunizations Screening

• Physical Demand Review/Screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.