Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Training Provided

Introduction

Looking to start a rewarding new career helping others as a CNA? Come work with us to assist people living with intellectual disabilities in acquiring the personal skills needed to reach their highest potential at the Department of Health Services (DHS) Southern Wisconsin Center (SWC)! Paid training provided. Our team takes great pride in the care we provide, which includes excellent short-term and residential services to help people with disabilities reach their highest potential. We are a care facility located at 21425 Spring Street , in Union Grove, WI . Click here to see what working at SWC is all about!

• Starting pay is $25.82 or $27.22 per hour based on classification, plus earn a $2,000 sign-on bonus
• and night / weekend differentials!
• Earn an exceptional State Benefit Package !

3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time ; limitations may apply for leave time usage in the first six months .

If you are already CNA certified, click here : SWC CNA Certified : 17724

We are currently hiring employees who will start CNA training on January 26,2026 . The CNA training includes 6 weeks of paid training in a classroom setting and on the job training with residents. Training will occur Monday through Friday (daytime hours ). No time off will be allowed duringtraining. Applicantspassing the initial screen must be available to attend an interview between December 3 rd - December 5 th , 2025.

After training, CNAs are assigned to available shifts with every other weekend off. New employees are typically assigned to 2 nd shift, which is 2 : 45p.m.-11 : 15p.m. and is where our greatest need is currently. These positions require the ability to work scheduled hours (day, evening, night, weekends, and holidays), including overtime as needed with shifts up to 15.5 hours long. Vacation time will not be available to use until after 6 months of employment. Sick leave and 36 hours of personal holiday are available to use as needed after training.

Part-time positions may also be available after completion of full-time training.

Position Summary

We are hiring Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) at the Objective and Advanced level The classification / position level will be determined based on the qualifications listed below as well as facility needs.

As an RCT-Objective, you provide care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID); including assistance with meals, bathing, toileting and other personal hygiene care; observe and report behavioral, mental, and physical changes in residents; participate in recreational and activities of daily living, record information in daily logs, clinical records, etc; assist with transfers and ambulation; and work cooperatively with others to promote a positive living environment.

As an RCT-Advanced - Intensive Treatment Program (ITP), you are responsible for care and support to individuals with IID who also engage in challenging behaviors. In addition to assisting with activities of daily living and active treatment, you must demonstrate the ability to implement complex treatment plans that promote safety, skill development, and challenging behavior reduction.

Salary Information

Starting pay is between $25.82 / hour (approximately $53,700) for Objective OR $27.22 / hour (approximately $56,600), or more based on state seniority. Additional increases are based on years of service in the chart below.

Years of State Service Objective Pay Advanced Pay

0 $25.82 $27.22

1 $26.35 $27.78

2 $26.88 $28.35

3 $27.41 $28.93

5 $27.94 $29.49

10 $28.47 $30.06

15 $29.01 $30.63

Job Details

All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to :

Employees are also required to complete the training program successfully during first 6 weeks and obtain a valid Wisconsin CNA certification within the first 120 days of employment.

DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire. DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have / be prepared for all of the following criteria :

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following criteria :

Applicants will be required to either attach a current resume in a Word or PDF compatible format or enter their work history and answer one or more questions. For a guide on developing your resume and what should be included, click here .

How To Apply

Applying is easy! Click "Apply for Job" to start your application process. Sign into your account or create an account before applying for the job. Follow the steps outlined in the application process to submit your application.

Helpful Information :

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans' hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran's Affairs, click here .

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is November 25 th by 11 : 59 pm. Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7 : 45 am - 4 : 30 pm. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.