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Workforce Development

Tabitha’s Workforce Development program encourages TEAMember personal growth and development through continuing education, exploring new career pathways and providing key industry training and workshops.

Through this program, Tabitha works to address the growing demand for Senior Care services as it outpaces the number of health care professionals entering the workforce. Tabitha's goal is to increase the competence and earning potential of direct care providers, create pathways to career advancement in health care and remove barriers to employment for entry level health care workers.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Classes

As an approved education site through the Nebraska Health Care Association, Tabitha is pleased to offer a pathway to becoming a Nursing Assistant (CNA).

Tabitha’s Nursing Assistant course includes:

Online only portion – 46 hours at home or at Tabitha
In-person learning – both in classroom and clinical settings, onsite skills and competency

The course fee is covered by Tabitha’s Workforce Development program as part of the Sue Hill CNA Sponsorship Program. It includes all instruction time plus a $1,000 stipend—half paid upon sign-up, half upon completion. The scholarship is contingent on employment with Tabitha and therefore must be repaid if employment ends within 6 (full-time) or 9 (part-time) months.

There are many benefits to becoming a CNA through Tabitha, including:

Additional pathways to growth at Tabitha, such as the Nursing Student Program
Higher compensation upon hire
Access to experienced educators during online course
Guest Wi-Fi and chrome books for use during online course if needed
Health care learning environment

Space is limited; the next session will begin soon.

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Tabitha Workforce Development: CNA Classes

Nursing Student Program

Tabitha Workforce Development presents a new program providing financial aid to nursing students per semester
(based on years of service at Tabitha and hours worked).

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Eligibility

Full-time, part-time and PRN Tabitha TEAMembers who:

Are strong role models of Live2Care Culture and in good standing
Have excellent attendance record (5 or fewer points)
Are accepted and enrolled in accredited nursing program

Program Terms

Financial award is between $390 and $2,340 per semester (not to exceed out-of-pocket tuition)
Amount based on years of service at Tabitha and hours worked
Award increases each semester you remain in the program
Includes up to $250 one-time technology stipend toward purchase of device used for school

Student Requirements

Applicants must provide documentation of acceptance/enrollment in nursing program and out-of-pocket expenses (financial aid statement). In addition, students must work a minimum of 208 hours per semester (Jan.-June and July-Dec.), average of 8 hours per week for 26 weeks. Students must also complete their nursing courses and submit a final grade report, earning a “C” or higher.

Students are also required to complete two non-work items from the list below:

Apply and get accepted into Preceptor Program
Apply and get accepted into Emerging Leader Program
Participate on a clinical committee
Present clinical outcomes learned in nursing school
Collaborate with Clinical Educator to facilitate clinical floor education and annual competency skills testing
Volunteer for Tabitha Meals on Wheels
Participate in LNSKE-sponsored event (initiative to support STEM careers)
Other ideas submitted and approved by Director of Workforce Development

Refresher Sessions

New classes for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Med Aides (MAs) whose licenses have lapsed,
are returning from a break from healthcare or are interested in refreshing their nursing knowledge.

Certified Nursing Assistant/Nurse Aide Sessions

To qualify, session candidates must:

Have been previously registered on the
Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry

Each one-hour session includes:

Education on written & clinical CNA skills
Access to on-demand educational content
Simulated skills exam at end of session

Program details:

$100 for Refresher Course tuition
$100 stipend for State Testing Fees
$50 for NEHCA Basic Nursing Assistant Skills Review
Loan forgiveness begins upon employment as a
Med Aide at Tabitha and is fully forgiven at 90 days

CNA Student Requirements

The selection process includes:

Assessment screening
Interview with Tabitha Clinical Educator or Manager

Upon selection, students will complete:

Program contingency pieces (Background checks)
Educational Loan Agreement paperwork
Two one-hour refresher sessions

Once NA license is active on Nebraska DHHS Registry:

Apply and be hired for a part- or full-time
CNA/Nurse Aide position at Tabitha
Employment includes 90-day commitment/
loan forgiveness timeline

Medication Aide Sessions

To qualify, session candidates must:

Have been previously registered on the
Nebraska Medication Aide Registry
OR provide proof in writing from Nebraska DHHS
of their eligibility to complete competency assessment

Each one-hour session includes:

Education on written & clinical MA skills
Access to on-demand educational content
Simulated skills exam at end of session

Program details:

$50 for Refresher Course tuition
$18 for State Testing Fees
Loan forgiveness begins upon employment as a
Med Aide at Tabitha and is fully forgiven at 90 days

MA Student Requirements

The selection process includes:

Assessment screening
Interview with Tabitha Clinical Educator or Manager

Upon selection, students will complete:

Program contingency pieces (Background checks)
Educational Loan Agreement paperwork
One one-hour refresher sessions
Passing Competency Assessment scores
for both written and skills demonstration

Once Med Aide 40 Hour is active on Nebraska DHHS Registry:

Apply and be hired for a part- or full-time
Medication Aide position at Tabitha
Employment includes 90-day commitment/
loan forgiveness timeline