CNA In Training

CNA In Training
$17 - $23 per hour | Full-Time, Monday–Friday
The Shores, a UMC community | Ocean City, NJ

Start a new career as a CNA! This is a full-time position from day one. You'll work in a support role at The Shores while completing paid CNA training. Successful completion of the training program and attainment of CNA certification are required. Once certified, you will transition into a CNA role at The Shores.

Why Join Us?

• Full-time employment starting immediately — not just during training
• Competitive Pay: $17 per hour during the support role and throughout training
• Increased Pay: Up to $23 per hour once moved into a CNA role
• Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday, no weekends
• Paid CNA training and certification, fully covered by The Shores
• Guaranteed transition into a CNA role upon successful completion of CNA training and certification

How the Program Works:

1. Before training: You're hired full-time into a support role — housekeeping, laundry, and/or reception — across various shifts
2. During training: You continue working in that same role while attending your 6-week, paid, on-site CNA course (starting November 2, 2026).
3. After training: You remain full-time in your current role, with continued pay, until the successful completion of your CNA certification. Upon certification, you transition to a CNA role at The Shores. 
4. Transition to CNA: Once certified, you'll transition into a CNA role with a pay rate of up to $23.00 per hour. You'll also have an updated full-time schedule based on staffing needs that includes rotating weekends.

At every stage of this program, you are a full-time employee of The Shores — this is not a temporary or training-only position.

What You'll Need:

• Must be 18 years or older
• No prior nursing or medical experience required
• Ability to attend all scheduled CNA classes
• Commitment to full-time employment with UMC throughout the program and after CNA certification

Benefits for Eligible Employees:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Group Life and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance, Professional Development and E-Learning
• Generous Paid Time Off and 9 Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Employee Assistance & Discount Programs

United Methodist Communities has been Certified as a Great Place to Work for 9 consecutive years, and 87% of our team members say they feel they make a difference in the work they do.

Ready to apply? Start a meaningful career — apply today to become a CNA In Training at The Shores, a UMC community.

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

E-Verify Participation
United Methodist Communities participates in E-Verify.
This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.