The Wesley Community understands that Certified Nursing Assistant’s are the foundation of any nursing care facility. Because of this, we understand the importance of investing in our workforce, and making sure that all incoming employees are properly trained and onboarded into their position. By offering a paid CNA training class to those that qualify, we can help jumpstart your healthcare career today.
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What to Expect as a CNA at The Wesley Community
As a Wesley CNA, you have access to various benefits like sign on bonuses, flexible scheduling options, access to tuition reimbursement and scholarships to further your education, and more! Listed below are some of the benefits you receive as clinical staff, as well as a general employee at The Wesley Community.
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How Becoming A Wesley CNA Jumpstarts Your Healthcare Career
Joining The Wesley Community through our paid CNA training program is the perfect way for you to get started on your healthcare career. As a CNA with us, you’ll have access to a range of programs and benefits designed to support your ongoing education and professional development, helping you grow and advance in your career path.
- Tuition Reimbursement: We offer eligible full-time employees up to $5,250 annually (with a $12,000 lifetime cap) to cover tuition, books, and other approved fees. This benefit applies to college courses, trade programs, clinical licensing programs, and prerequisite courses. Criteria for Tuition Reimbursement Program.
- Nursing Scholarship: We offer an annual scholarship to a clinical staff member who stands out at The Wesley Community and is eager to grow in the nursing field.
- Nursing Testing Fee Assistance: We offer [upon request] financial assistance for eligible individuals to have their testing fees waived for a variety of exams.
- Nursing Work Study Program: We offer this flexible program for clinical staff to shadow healthcare professionals and gain hands-on experience in primary nursing within a long-term care setting.
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What is a Certified Nursing Assistant?
CNAs provide assistance to the professional staff. Daily responsibilities of CNA jobs include delivering direct care to patients (bathing, toileting, feeding, grooming, etc.) as directed by the RN or LPN. Their role will be to maintain patient comfort and safety. They’ll also need to follow all departmental policies and procedures as well as safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
The Wesley Community’s CNA Paid Training Program
Becoming a CNA doesn’t require a bachelor’s or master’s degree – just a high school diploma or equivalent. While there’s no specific degree needed, you’ll still have to pass various tests that cover patient care, hygiene, ethics, clinical skills and more.
The Wesley Community is currently seeking dedicated and compassionate candidates for our paid CNA training opportunities in Saratoga, NY to train to become a CNA, and be hired to work (full or part time) in our long-term care center. Reach out to our HR team below to inquire, or apply directly on our jobs website!
- Earn While You Learn: Get paid $15.20 during the class hours, and then $19.50 upon receiving your certification and beginning employment at Wesley.
- Class hours are from Monday – Friday, 8am – 3pm (7am – 3pm during clinical hours).
- Training last approximately 5 weeks.
- Upon successful completion, you can begin your employment at The Wesley Community.
HR Contact Information: Recruitment Specialist David Verleger can be reach at 518.691.1668, or by email at dbverleger@thewesleycommunity.org
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Training Class Schedule
Week 1: Begin with an Introduction to the CNA job, Safety, Basic Nursing, and Infection Control.
Week 2: Properly learn how to Transfer/Position residents, maintaining Proper Skin Care/Bathing, Toileting, Grooming, Nutrition.
Week 3: Focuses on Mental Health for residents, Resident Rights, and proper preparation for the Cognitively Impaired. You will start Clinicals and Skill Practice.
Week 4: Hone skills with Clinicals and Skill Practicing, with a strong emphasis on giving you hands-on training.
Week 5: Finish the training with Skill Testing, partake in Mock Testing, and finally celebrate the end of the week with your Graduation.