CNA Class

Wellspring Lutheran Services•Comins Township, MI

About The Position

Wellspring Lutheran Services is hiring a full-time Resident Assistant at Wellspring Skilled Nursing & Rehab in Fairview. The role provides meaningful, non-clinical support to residents in a skilled nursing community while offering a pathway toward becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). No previous healthcare experience is required. The employee will work alongside experienced caregivers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals and may participate in a Wellspring-paid CNA training program. Resident Assistants help residents feel welcome, comfortable, and supported; build relationships by learning residents’ names, preferences, and routines; help residents get to activities or appointments; respond to non-clinical requests; and contribute to a clean, organized, welcoming environment. Duties may include delivering meal trays, escorting residents, and spending time in conversation with them. The Resident Assistant position is full-time, with day and afternoon shifts of eight hours and every other weekend required. The role pays $14.00 per hour. The CNA training program is a four-week course with classroom and clinical instruction, conducted on a day-shift schedule. Attendance is required each day. After certification, the described full-time CNA position is on the night shift from 5:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., with every other weekend required, at $17.00 per hour plus a $0.50 shift differential and applicable wage pass-through.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and coworkers.
Willingness to learn and grow in a healthcare environment.
Commitment to providing excellent customer service and support.
Dependability, compassion, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic.
Interest in exploring a healthcare career and building relationships with people.
Applicants must be available for each phase of the program.
Attendance each day of the four-week CNA class is required to complete the class and qualify for state testing.

Nice To Haves

Previous healthcare experience is preferred but not required.
A caring attitude and desire to make a difference.
Belief that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.

Responsibilities

Help residents feel welcome, comfortable, and supported throughout the day.
Build relationships with residents and learn their names, preferences, routines, and what helps them feel at home.
Help residents get where they need to go, including to activities and appointments.
Assist with non-clinical resident requests and tasks such as delivering meal trays and escorting residents.
Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming environment.
Support residents’ dignity, comfort, and human connection.
Learn from experienced healthcare professionals and participate in the paid CNA training opportunity.