Free CNA Training Class

ASC•Upland, IN

About The Position

Rosewalk Village Lafayette offers free Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training for people interested in starting a career in compassionate resident care. No previous experience is required, but participants must be committed to caring for residents. Training includes classroom instruction and hands-on clinical work, with support from ASC instructors, nurses, and CNAs. After completing the program and testing, participants can apply for a CNA position at one of American Senior Communities’ Indiana locations. Additional pathways may be available for those who want to advance their nursing careers. The program lasts two weeks and includes 30 hours of classroom work and 45 hours of hands-on clinical training. Classes are scheduled to start August 24, 2026. The program provides a free textbook, study materials, uniform, state testing, and unlimited one-on-one time with an instructor. CNA work may include helping residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and meals; transporting, repositioning, and transferring residents; obtaining and recording vital signs and observations; responding to call lights and requests; and building supportive relationships with residents.

Requirements

No previous experience is required.
Commitment to providing compassionate care to residents.
Complete the CNA training program and testing to pursue a CNA position.

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 assist with requests.
Build meaningful relationships with residents by providing care and companionship.