The Wesley Community, a 37-acre senior living campus with more than 700 residents in Saratoga Springs, will host Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training classes in the New Year. The paid programs run for six weeks and offer certification upon completion to all successful participants.
The final paid CNA training session for 2024 began Dec. 2 and garnered record attendance. Upcoming sessions scheduled for 2025 include classes that begin Jan. 20, March 3, April 28, June 16, Aug. 4, Sept. 22 and Nov. 10. Interested candidates may apply on Wesley’s website.
CNAs provide vital support to nurses in assisting with the complex tasks of patient care. Classroom training and on-the-job experience offer students the opportunity to learn how to apply key healthcare knowledge to long-term care. Daily responsibilities include maintaining the comfort and safety of patients and delivering direct care through bathing, feeding and grooming.
“CNAs play an essential role in the quality of care that we provide to our residents,” said The Wesley Community CEO J. Brian Nealon. “Our mission at Wesley is guided by our core values of compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and spirit, and we’re excited to offer a paid training program that will reward CNA candidates who share similar principles. We look forward to a robust class schedule in 2025.”
“I love helping and caring for others, and making a difference in people’s lives,” said Kara Rosa, CNA. “I also love that I’m always learning something new, and every day is different.”
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and have earned a minimum of a high school diploma or GED. Full attendance is required. Upon successful completion of the training program, participants will be offered full- or part-time employment at Wesley for evening or night shifts, depending on availability.
The Wesley Community offers competitive and team-focused employee benefits, including competitive pay and incentive compensation; paid vacation, sick and personal time; paid holidays; flexible scheduling; 401(k) retirement plan; a new, daily pay option; and more. The Wesley Community is no longer requiring employees to be vaccinated for Covid-19.
Wesley CNA Kara Rosa (right) colors with a resident at The Wesley Community. The Wesley Community is offering seven paid opportunities for interested individuals to train and become Certified Nursing Assistants in 2025
CNA Oliva Suckman (left) poses with a resident at The Wesley Community. The Wesley Community is offering seven paid opportunities for interested individuals to train and become Certified Nursing Assistants in 2025.
For more information about The Wesley Community, visit www.thewesleycommunity.org.