Student Nursing Assistant Program - Class Starting Beginning of 2026

Looking for a career in Healthcare? Ready to learn while getting paid? We can help you reach your goals!

Compass Health is the largest provider of skilled nursing care in SLO county. We are a local company with a diverse and inclusive staff who pride themselves on providing top tier quality care to our residents, our community's elderly and disabled members.

Bayside Care Center in beautiful Morro Bay is accepting applications for our upcoming Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training class starting 2026. Class time is approximately 8-10 weeks long and in session 5 days a week. Weekends included.

CNA's are the front line caregivers for our residents. You will be learning all the skills needed to pass your Certified Nursing Assistant exam. You will be learning how to assisting residents with bathing, feeding, dressing, and other activities of daily living.

Ideal class candidates will be caring and hard-working individuals who enjoy providing excellent customer service and who are committed to enhancing the lives of our residents. You will start out as a paid student at $20.30 an hour. AM, PM, and NOC shifts are available for shift flexibility. Preference given to those seeking to stay on as a Full Time employee. Part Time may be considered if able to commit to 24 hours per week. Certified Nursing Assistant employment is offered to our students immediately upon passing certification.

Compass Health believes in realizing their employee's career goals. We offer career growth opportunities such as sponsored spots in LVN classes, corporate scholarship opportunities, and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits include:

• Competitive wages- Starting wage is $20.30/hr
• Generous health/dental/vision benefits
• Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave
• 401K with company match

Standard shift

Day shift

Evening shift

Night shift

Overnight shift

Job Type

Full-time

In person

Salary

From $20.30 per hour

Physical Setting

Long-term care

Nursing home

Supplemental Pay Types

Double time pay

Overtime pay

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• Ability to successfully complete our background clearance
• Customer-service oriented goals
• Ability to work well with others
• Employment offers are contingent upon the results of a background screening and reference check.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting