TABITHA’S PURPOSE:  We empower people to live joyfully, age gratefully.

CULTIVATE your career in healthcare at Tabitha and work with a Purpose! 

The Sue Hill CNA Sponsorship Program will offer a stipend to attend class and cover the cost of tuition, with opportunity to be hired into a Nursing Assistant position upon completion of the program.    

The Program is a benefit of approximately $1,699 for each new TEAMember in the program. 

Tabitha's upcoming CNA Class is scheduled tenatively for January, 2025: 

On-site Location:

Tabitha at Prairie Commons

3490 Ewoldt St

Grand Island, NE 68803

Online Portion (52 hours): Tentatively January, 2025

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Clinical On-Site (24 hours): Tentatively February 2025

Dates to be determined ASAP

TOTAL HOURS: 76 required, up to 81 hours scheduled

Process for Student

• Selection process will include an assessment screening, phone interview and second interview with clinical educator or manager
• Upon selection, the student will complete program contingency pieces (background checks and COVID testing), sign the Educational Loan Agreement paperwork and enroll in Nursing Assistant course
• Student will complete a 2-4 hour job shadow experience at Tabitha, complete CNA course and meet state requirements to be listed on the Nurse Aide Registry
• Apply and be hired for a Part Time or Full Time position at Tabitha

Program details

Loan package of $1,669 includes the following:

• $599 for Tuition 
• $100 for State Testing Fees
• $1,000 stipend paid in 2 increments: 50% at the beginning of the course and 50% at the completion of the course

Loan forgiveness will begin upon employment and will be fully forgiven at 6 months for a full time position, and 9 months for a part time position.

AGE REQUIREMENT:  At least age 16 for Tabitha Assisted Living Communities. At least age 18 for all other Tabitha Living Communities.

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

STATEMENT OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

Tabitha Health Care Services is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  This policy applies to all employment practices and decisions including recruitment, selection, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, and the termination of employment. 

 Furthermore, Tabitha Health Care Services will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship, safety, and/or health risk.  Please contact Tabitha Health Care Services Human Resources Department to request an accommodation.

 As a government contractor, the organization has adopted written Affirmative Action Plans for women and minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. These plans will be revised on an annual basis. Tabitha Health Care Services is committed to making a good-faith effort toward achieving the objectives of the Plans. Any employee who would like to review the Plans may do so by scheduling an appointment with the Human Resources Department during normal business hours.