SHS2

Now Accepting Applications for September!
School Location: Gresham, OR 97030
Class Schedule: Tuesday – Friday
Mandatory Screening: 09/25/2025 9am-1pm
Classroom and Lab @ Sapphire Health Services Nursing Assistant Training Program, Gresham
09/30/2025-10/16/2025 from 8:30am – 4:30pm
Clinical @ Sapphire Belmont, Portland
10/17/2025-10/28/2025 from 6:00am-2:30pm
State Certification Practice and Review Days / Graduation
10/29/2025 10/30/2025 from 8:30am – 4:30pm

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The Nursing Assistant course of Sapphire Health Services Nursing Assistant Training Program is designed to prepare students to pass the Certified Nursing Assistant test offered through Oregon State Board Nursing.
Students are not employees. Employment opportunities for students are available with one of our Sapphire locations upon successful course completion.
Employees of Sapphire Health Services are eligible for tuition reimbursement for Healthcare Professional Courses including nursing school after 1-year of successful employment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a face paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from experienced staff.
• Language proficiency: Must be proficient in English to effectively communicate with residents and healthcare team members. Oregon State Board of Nursing certification test is only offered in the English language at a 6th grade level.

• Provide residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Maintain resident confidentiality.
• Be an integral part of the team caring for Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation residents.
• As a Nursing Assistant (NA) with Sapphire you will foster a supportive, compassionate environment for our residents and their families.
• Support residents with mobility and transfers, ensuring their comfort and safety.
• Aid with feeding and ensuring residents receive proper nutrition.
• Learn to measure and record vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
• Observe and report any changes in resident health status to supervising nurses.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to residents.
• As a Nursing Assistant (NA) you will engage resident activities to enhance their physical and emotional well-being.
• Gain hands-on experience with basic clinical procedures under the supervision of licensed nurses.
• Practice infection control protocols and safety procedures.
• Assist with maintaining accurate patient records.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare team members.
• Other duties as assigned.