CNA Scholarship and Job Opportunity

Commonwealth Senior Living at Haddam•Tylerville, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Commonwealth Senior Living at Haddam is offering a unique opportunity for individuals passionate about serving seniors to embark on a rewarding healthcare career at no personal cost. The facility will award 3 full Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) training scholarships to qualified applicants. Upon successful completion of the certification and a one-year employment commitment, recipients will be guaranteed a Resident Care Associate (RCA) role.

Requirements

Prior private duty caregiving or home health experience is desired.
Ability to meet residents’ physical and emotional needs.
Able to lift, stoop, carry, turn, assist high-risk residents, lift and/or carry 50–75 pounds, and remain active throughout the workday.
Flexible availability to work weekends as needed to support continuous resident care.
Agree to work full-time for Commonwealth Senior Living for at least one year after certification or reimburse the company for the training cost.
Open to work any shifts.
Submit a resume and a short personal letter describing why you would be a great fit for this scholarship program, your motivation, your passion for serving seniors, and your commitment to building a meaningful career for at least one year.

Nice To Haves

Compassion and a genuine desire to serve seniors.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on care, supporting daily tasks, mobility, lifts, transfers, and routine care rounds while protecting dignity and safety.
Deliver essential care that maintains skin integrity and helps prevent pressure ulcers.
Accurately record care using standard computer equipment and follow safety and infection-control procedures.
Offer respectful physical, emotional, and psychosocial support to residents and families in a homelike environment.