Free CNA Training Class

American Senior Communities•Lafayette, IN

About The Position

Rosewalk Village Lafayette offers free training through the American Senior Communities (ASC) Nurse Aide Training Program. No previous experience is required; participants need a commitment to providing compassionate care to residents. The program includes free classroom and hands-on training and can prepare participants to become a CNA in a few weeks. Training lasts two weeks and includes 30 hours of classroom work and 45 hours of hands-on clinical training. Participants are supported by ASC instructors, nurses, and CNAs. After completing the program and testing, participants may apply for a position at one of ASC’s Indiana communities. Additional pathways and opportunities are available for those seeking to advance a nursing career.

Requirements

No previous experience is required.
Commitment to providing compassionate care to residents.
Complete the two-week training program, including 30 classroom hours and 45 hours of hands-on clinical training, and complete testing.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with bathing, dressing, and grooming, including hair care, brushing teeth, and shaving.
Help residents at mealtimes, including transporting them to the dining room and assisting with eating and drinking.
Reposition and transfer residents between beds, wheelchairs, and toilets.
Obtain resident vital signs, such as heart rate and blood pressure, and record observations.
Answer patient call lights and help fulfill requests.
Build relationships with residents by providing care and companionship.