WATERVILLE — A certified nursing assistant training orientation/informatio session will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 14, at Mount St. Joseph’s Resident & Rehabilitation, 7 Highwood St.
The training, free to income-eligible participants, is a collaboration with Skowhegan Adult & Community Education adn Western Maine Community Action, of Lewiston.
Initial interviews will be conducted by WMCA directly following the info session. The course, valued over $5,000, is free for income-eligible candidates. Training includes 90 classroom hours, 90 hours of clinicals and labs, 30 hours of academic and employability skills training and hands-on training at Mount St. Joseph’s.
Those who would like to attend are required to to register online at msad54.coursestorm.com/course/certified-nursing-assistant-cna-orientation or visit Skowhegan Adult & Community Education, 61 Academy Circle, Skowhegan.
Requirements and eligibility criteria are a Maine School Adminstrative District 54 application; WMCA pre-eligibility form; proof of age (at least 18 years old), high school diploma (or equivalency); two letters of reference; background checks; reading/math assessments; confidentiality release form; interviews and availability for all scheduled training. For more information, contact Skowhegan Adult & Community Education at 207-474-7553.
PHOTO: Training partners from Lewiston’s Western Maine County Action and Skowhegan/Lawrence Community and Adult Education offices recently met with administrators at Mount St. Joseph’s Residence and Rehabilitation in Waterville to finalize schedules and curriculum for the upcoming Certified Nursing Assistant training. Pictired seated from left, are Monica Millhime, WCMA employment and training business specialist; Diane Sinclair, administrator, Mount St. Joseph classroom and clinical instructor; Bill Laney, director Skowhegan Adult Education; standing, from left, Athena Briggs, WMCA employment and training specialist; Pat Hughes, director Lawrence Adult Education; Stephanie Aucoin, R.N., Mount St. Joseph’s classroom and clinical instructor; and Tara Gagnon, human resources, Mount St. Joseph’s. (Andy Hinson photo)