Certified Nursing Assistant Employee Paid Residency Program (PCT) -Full Time and Part Time Opportunities Available March 2026
Company: ChristianaCare
Location: Newark
Posted on: March 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Do you want to become a Certified Nursing Assistant? PLEASE DO
NOT APPLY IF YOU HAVE COMPLETED A NURSING ASSISTANT COURSE OR HAVE
ANY PATIENT CARE EXPERIENCE New Program dates will start on Monday,
March 9th, 2026 Do you desire to help people? Do you want to work
at one of the Top 100 Hospitals in the nation? We are guided by our
values of Love and Excellence and are passionate about delivering
health, not just health care. Come join us at ChristianaCare!
ChristianaCare, with Hospitals in Wilmington, DE, Newark, DE and
Elkton, MD, is one of the largest health care providers in the
Mid-Atlantic Region. Named one of “America’s Best Hospitals by U.S.
News & World Report, we have an excess of 1,299 beds between our
hospitals and are committed to providing the best patient care in
the region. We are proud to that Christiana Hospital, Wilmington
Hospital, our Ambulatory Services, and HomeHealth have all received
ANCC Magnet Recognition®. Check out this important Opportunity:
Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant Residency
Program The (PCT) patient care technician/(CNA)certified nursing
assistant residency program is a unique paid 10-week program in
partnership with the Delaware Skills Center, Dawn Career Institute
and Christiana Care Health System that integrates classroom and
clinical components. Upon successful completion of the 6-week
Certified Nursing Assistant Course, the individual will take the
Delaware State Test for Nurse Aide Certification. The candidate
will then transition to Christiana Care and complete approximately
4 weeks of clinical training. The first 6 weeks of instructor led
didactic and clinical with Delaware Skills Center in New Castle, DE
or Dawn Career Institute in Newark, DE The following 4 weeks of
preceptor led clinical training in an acute care inpatient setting
at one of our campuses in Newark or Wilmington NOTE: If selected
for this program – the starting rate of pay will be $16.50 hourly
with healthcare benefits during the training and fully paid tuition
THIS IS PROGRAM IS CRAFTED FOR INDIVIDUAL'S THAT HAVE A DESIRE TO
BECOME A CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU
HAVE COMPLETED A NURSING ASSISTANT COURSE OR HAVE PATIENT CARE
EXPERIENCE This program will start on one of the following date
selected for you: Monday, March 9, 2026 This program requires that
you attend Full Time for 6 weeks Monday through Friday between
6:30am – 4:00pm for 6 weeks. Once the residency program is
complete, at the end of the 6 weeks, you will be assigned to work
in a ChristianaCare unit for one year or 1800 hours per agreement.
The working locations will be at Newark, DE, or Wilmington, DE
Campus working full-time/flex (36 hours weekly/72 hours bi-weekly)
or Part time (24 hours bi-weekly) including every other weekend and
rotating holidays (Day/Eve, Evening/Midnight, Day/Midnight and
Straight Eve shifts with 8 and 12 hour rotations are being filled
with these roles). Please attach your updated resume with
recommended cover letter to your application for consideration!
Applications without a resume may not be considered due to the high
volume of candidates. P RIMARY FUNCTION: The Patient Care
Technician (PCT) supports activities of daily living under the
direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. The PCT must
demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to
adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Primary job duties
include, but not limited to, performing and accurately recording
vital signs, Accu-checks, bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding,
and mobilizing patients. PCT's are an essential part of the nursing
care team with an expectation to support the organizations patient
safety goals and initiatives. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to
provide care appropriate to patients in various stages of
development. Performs assigned nursing duties for the comfort and
well-being of patients. Responds to patient crisis situation and
initiates interventions within the scope of responsibilities and
notifies RN. Performs successful finger sticks on patients,
following all standard laboratory safety policies. Performs defined
procedures on point of care instrumentation. Provides 1:1
observation for 1-2 patient(s) experiencing a psychiatric crisis,
suicidal/homicidal ideation under the order of a physician in
Powerchart. Provides 1:1 observation for 1-2 patient(s) at risk for
safety based on nursing assessment and order in Powerchart Responds
with promptness, empathy and interest to needs of patients.
Communicates to patients, employees, and physicians utilizing
courteous verbal and written communication skills. Completes
mandatory in-service education. Performs assigned work safely,
adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices;
reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities,
conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to
oneself, other employees, patients and visitors. Performs other
related duties as required. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High school graduate or equivalent SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: BCLS
Certification required, or Acceptance into a Christiana Care
approved Patient Care Technician training program SCOPE, PURPOSE,
AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS: Daily contact with patients, family
members, visitors, employees, medical staff, volunteers, and
students. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to stand (up to 8 to 12 hours),
walk, sit, bend, lift, push, pull, carry, reach, twist, handle,
stoop, climb as per unit based Physical Demand Checklist.
DIRECTION/SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Nurse Manager. Receives direction
from RN WORKING CONDITIONS: Frequent exposure to biological
elements with occasional exposure to chemical and environmental
elements, as per unit-based Physical Demands Checklist. KNOWLEDGE,
SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS: Upon successful completion of the
Patient Care Technician Residency Program: Knowledge of basic
nursing care provided for specific patient population of unit.
Knowledge of department standards, selected procedures, nursing
practice guidelines and procedures. Ability to obtain information
to identify patient needs and to provide care as needed. Ability to
work quickly and accurately Ability to recognize changes in patient
status, take appropriate action and notify RN Ability to
communicate effectively utilizing verbal and written communication
skills. Ability to perform basic math skills. Ability to use
appropriate safety measures for patients, employees and self.
Ability to follow universal precautions at all times. Ability to
exercise judgment, tact and diplomacy. Ability to respond to
patient crisis situations under the direction of the RN, following
CCHS protocol Ability to demonstrate proficiency in basic computer
skills Christianacare Offers: Collaborative and team focused
environment Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to
cash out 12 week paid parental leave after one year of full-time
service Tuition assistance Incredible Work/Life benefits including
annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for
dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services,
financial mentor, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and
phenomenal discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental
cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much
more! Hourly Pay Range: $16.50 - $16.50 This pay rate/range
represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of
compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this
range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual
factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience,
and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer,
firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is
reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for
open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion,
national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender
identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy,
citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under
applicable federal, state, or local law.
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