Nursing Assistant Class

2/22/2026

The role involves participating in a comprehensive training course to gain the knowledge, skills, and certification required to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Students will engage in classroom instruction, lab simulations, and clinical practice working directly with residents.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Marquis Companies is a fifth-generation, family-owned senior living healthcare company headquartered in Portland, OR. At our facilities in Oregon, California and Nevada, we provide exceptional, person-centered care across services and living options, including post-acute rehab, assisted living, independent living, memory care, home health care and more. Over more than 30 years, Marquis has established itself as a national leader in the profession, and a place where employees can be themselves, advance their careers and help seniors live the best, rest of their lives.  At Marquis, employee choices are honored, achievements are celebrated, and high performance is expected, as we champion each patient or resident’s aging journey. We value uniqueness and are committed to nurturing an inclusive culture that makes our workforce an even greater reflection of the people and communities we serve. Employees who go above-and-beyond are honored through Marquis’ Champions, Legends, and Ambassadors recognition programs.  We prioritize developing tomorrow’s leaders from within our organization and provide clear pathways to advancement. After 12 months, full-time employees are eligible for an education benefit up to $25,000 that can be used towards their career development. Ready to move into a leadership role? We offer three dedicated programs designed to help develop and maximize the talents of rising and established leaders.  When you join Marquis Companies, you are joining a family of services. From Consonus Rehab and Consonus Pharmacy to AgeRight Care at Home and AgeRight Clinical Services, we have a variety of opportunities across various business lines for your continued employment growth. Our Vital Life Foundation allows us to take resident experiences to the next level while giving back to our staff and community at large. At Marquis Companies, we know this is much more than a job – it’s a dedication of service to helping others live the best rest of their lives.

About the Role

Overview

Nursing Assistant Class

Launch Your Career in Healthcare with Marquis Companies!

Our Nursing Assistant Training Course is designed for individuals who are passionate about pursuing a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the Long-Term Care industry. At Marquis Companies, we offer comprehensive training for people committed to delivering compassionate care to seniors.

What You’ll Do:

As a student in our training course, you will gain the knowledge, skills, and certification required to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The course prepares you to take the State of Oregon Competency Exam.

This fast-paced program includes:

Classroom instruction to build your foundational knowledge
Lab setting simulations to develop hands-on skills
Clinical practice in our facilities, working directly with our residents

The course runs Monday through Friday for approximately 4 weeks. Classes are offered at Marquis Piedmont and Marquis Tualatin monthly. See class schedules for specific dates and times.

What We Expect from You:

To succeed in our training course, we are looking for students who are:

Professional, attentive, and ready to participate
Able to dedicate 2-3 hours of studying per night
Capable of lifting 40 pounds
Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time
Proficient in reading, writing, and comprehending English

Enrollment Requirements:

Must be at least 17 years old
Legal documentation to establish your identity and eligibility for employment in the U.S.
Willing to undergo a criminal background check and employment reference check

Start Your Journey with Marquis Companies

We’re excited to help you launch your career in long-term care. If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference and grow within a company that values your skills, apply to our Nursing Assistant Training Course today!

EEO Statement

“Be here. Be you.”
For more than 30 years, Marquis Companies and Consonus Healthcare have been serving seniors and welcoming staff of all backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. The Marquis family of companies offer a rich heritage of embracing differences and honoring individuality. We’ve continued to grow in our appreciation of diversity in the workplace. We know it builds strength, drives innovation, and brings valuable new perspectives and energy.

We’re committed to making our workforce an even greater reflection of the people and communities we serve, and we are honored our employees have chosen to work at Marquis and Consonus. Everything we do as a company is driven by our mission to help those we serve, and each other, live the best rest of our lives.

That means you being you – without apology or compromise. We value your every uniqueness and continue to curate, nurture, and sustain an inclusive culture. It’s the foundation of who we are and the evolution of our collective future.

Key Skills

Compassionate CareClassroom InstructionLab SimulationsClinical PracticeReadingWritingComprehending EnglishLifting 40 PoundsStanding For Long Periods