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

Logan Health Chester

Chester, Montana

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.

Posted Sep 9 · New grads welcomed

Pay
Not posted
Shift and hours
12-⁠hour, variable · Multiple schedules available · Weekdays 8:00am-4:30pm during 3-⁠week training Variable - 12 Hours (United States of America) Work Schedule: Multiple schedules available Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm for 3 weeks
Unit and setting
Critical Access Hospital, Chester
License
CNA license
Term
Starts Nov 2, 2026 · Per Diem Available schedules: Full Time & PRN StatusFull-time and PRN

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed Previous CNA experience is not required for candidates entering through the CNA training pathway
Also asks
Pass pre-employment screening: background, references, drug, health and immunizations, physical demand review If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

What it pays

Extra pay
Evening, night, and weekend shift differentials Competitive base wages with evening, night, and weekend shift differentials when applicablewhen applicable

Benefits

  • BenefitsComprehensive benefitsComprehensive benefits for eligible employees
  • BenefitsPaid CNA training for eligible candidatesPaid CNA training for eligible candidates
  • BenefitsTextbook and scrubs voucher providedIncluded in the course: Textbook and voucher for scrubs provided.
  • Competitive base wages
  • Shift differentials when applicable
  • Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees
More benefits (1)
  • Textbook and voucher for scrubs provided

The role and schedule

Day to day
Direct patient and resident care: hygiene, dressing, toileting, mobility, repositioning, comfort Provide direct patient and resident care including hygiene, dressing, toileting, mobility assistance, repositioning, and comfort
Day to day
Obtain and communicate vital signs and observations within scope Obtain and communicate vital signs and other patient or resident observations within your scope
Day to day
Assist with meals, hydration, activities of daily living, safe environment Assist with meals, hydration, activities of daily living, and maintaining a safe care environment
Day to day
Support patients and residents with dignity, compassion, and respect Support patients and residents with dignity, compassion, and respect
Day to day
Recognize and communicate changes or concerns to nursing staff Recognize and communicate changes or concerns to nursing staff
Day to day
Assist nursing staff with documentation and communication Assist nursing staff with documentation and communication
Day to day
Collaborate with RNs, providers, and interdisciplinary team members Collaborate with RNs, providers, and interdisciplinary team members
Unit
Assisted Living, Chester Assisted Living | Chester
Hours stated
Training Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. for 3 weeks
Weekends
Weekends required
Start
Monday, November 2, 2026 Start Date: Monday, November 2, 2026
Details
Cohort closes once 35 qualified candidates are identified This cohort closes once 35 qualified candidates are identified - apply early!
Details
Acute Care trainees receive unit-specific training Trainees placed in Acute Care receive additional unit-specific training, simulations, and role-specific competencies.
Details
Clinical rotations at Logan Health facilities Gain hands-on experience at Logan Health facilities under the supervision of experienced clinical instructors.

Support on this unit

The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.

Orientation
3-week orientation

The workplace

Logan Health Chester
Hiring organization

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

Original listing

Posted on Logan Health Chester’s careers page.

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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: Full Time & PRN Status 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: Monday, November 2, 2026 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 once 35 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.

What's around it?

In Chester, MT

Chester, MT

Living costs about 5% below the US average

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