CNA, CNA Trainee & Medication Aide | Chester CAH/LTC | Training Provided

This position provides assistance and aides in the day-to-day activities as applicable to assigned area(s).

Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all.

Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation.

Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

Start Your CNA Career with Logan Health — Training Available, Experience Not Required

Whether you're already a Certified Nursing Assistant or just beginning to explore a career in healthcare, Logan Health – Chester is a place where you can start, learn and grow.

We are hiring for multiple CNA opportunities within our Critical Access Hospital and Long-Term Care settings in Chester, Montana, including full-time and PRN positions. Select opportunities are also available for CNA students and Medication Aides.

Not a CNA yet? We will help you get there. Logan Health offers paid CNA training that includes classroom instruction, hands-on clinical experience and support to prepare for the Montana State CNA written and skills exams — all while earning a paycheck as a Logan Health employee.

You'll be interviewed and hired into a specific position and schedule before training begins, so you'll know where you're headed and have a team ready to welcome you. Upon successfully completing training and passing the Montana CNA certification exam, you'll transition into your CNA role with the skills and support to continue building your healthcare career.

Healthcare with a Hometown Feel

Located along Montana's Hi-Line, Chester offers the close-knit feel of a rural Montana community with access to some incredible outdoor recreation. Nearby Lake Elwell and Tiber Dam offer fishing, boating, camping and other outdoor activities, making Chester a great fit for those looking for a quieter pace of life and room to enjoy the outdoors.

At the heart of the community is Logan Health – Chester, a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital providing care to Liberty County and the surrounding area. The facility provides 24-hour nursing care and offers emergency and trauma services, inpatient and acute care, skilled services and long-term care.

For someone beginning a healthcare career, a rural hospital environment offers the opportunity to become part of a close-knit team while caring for the people who live in the community you serve.

Chester Critical Access Hospital
Available schedules: PRN

• Build a broad clinical skill set while caring for patients with a variety of healthcare needs in a close-knit rural hospital setting

• Work alongside RNs, providers, and interdisciplinary team members to support safe, compassionate, patient-centered care

• Gain valuable hospital experience and a strong clinical foundation for CNAs interested in continuing to grow within nursing and healthcare

Chester Long-Term Care
Available schedules: Full-Time Days 3×12, 36 hours/week | PRN

• Build meaningful, ongoing relationships with residents while supporting daily living, comfort, mobility, and quality of life

• Become a trusted and familiar member of the care team for residents and their families

• Develop strong foundational CNA skills through consistent hands-on patient care and collaboration with experienced nursing staff

• CNA students may be considered for select full-time opportunities

Certified Medication Assistant II – Chester CAH/LTC
Available schedule: Full-Time, 36 hours/week | 12-hour variable shifts

• Build on your CNA experience by supporting medication administration and resident care within your approved scope of practice

• Work closely with licensed nursing staff to promote safe, timely, and compassionate care

• Continue developing your clinical skills while gaining experience that can support future growth within healthcare

What You'll Do

• Provide direct patient and resident care including hygiene, dressing, toileting, mobility assistance, repositioning, and comfort

• Obtain and communicate vital signs and other patient or resident observations within your scope

• Assist with meals, hydration, activities of daily living, and maintaining a safe care environment

• Support patients and residents with dignity, compassion, and respect

• Recognize and communicate changes or concerns to nursing staff

• Assist nursing staff with documentation and communication

• Collaborate with RNs, providers, and interdisciplinary team members

What You Bring

• Compassionate, patient-first mindset

• Strong teamwork, communication, and time management skills

• Dependability and a willingness to learn

• Desire to start or continue growing a career in healthcare

• Previous CNA experience is not required for candidates entering through the CNA training pathway

What You'll Get

• Competitive base wages with evening, night, and weekend shift differentials when applicable

• Full-time and PRN opportunities

• Paid CNA training for eligible candidates

• Hands-on experience in Critical Access Hospital and Long-Term Care settings

• Supportive leadership and clear pathways for career growth

• Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees

Training Schedule

• Start Date: September 8, 2026 (Tuesday after Labor Day)

• Training Dates: September 8th – October 2nd

• Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm for 3 weeks

Weeks 1–2 — Classroom (Didactic) & Skills Lab

Build a strong foundation in core CNA skills, patient and resident care fundamentals, safety, mobility, activities of daily living, infection prevention, communication, and essential healthcare knowledge.

Weeks 3— Clinical Rotations

Gain hands-on experience at Logan Health facilities under the supervision of experienced clinical instructors. You'll put your classroom and skills-lab training into practice while developing the confidence and competencies needed to provide safe, compassionate care.

Graduates are well-prepared to begin working as CNAs in settings including Critical Access Hospital and Long-Term Care — with clear opportunities to continue learning and growing within Logan Health.

Included in the course: Textbook and voucher for scrubs provided.

Applications are limited. This cohort closes once qualified candidates are identified — apply early!

Shift:

Variable - 12 Hours (United States of America)

Work Schedule: Multiple schedules available
Training Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. for 3 weeks

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

• Criminal background check

• Reference checks

• Drug Screening

• Health and Immunizations Screening

• Physical Demand Review/Screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.