Certified Nursing Assistant Employee Paid Residency Program (PCT) -Full Time and Part Time Opportunities Available November 9th, 2026

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, July 6th and August 27th, 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 o...