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WATERVILLE — Seven students recently completed a collaborative program of 180 hours of a certified nurse’s assistant training provided by workforce training partnerships with Western Maine Community Action at the CareerCenter in Lewiston and Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education in Waterville.
Northern Light Continuing Care Lakewood in Waterville hosted a graduation ceremony at the facility on Wednesday, March 11, recognizing graduates as certified nurses assistants. Those graduating are Deborah Bubar, Jessica Gyles, Kalynn Johnson, Crystal Rollins, Payge Shute, Trudy Turbide and Colby Moody.
Desiree Knowles, NLH assistant director of nursing, welcomed administrators, staff and workforce partners to the pinning ceremony and presentation of certificates. Commencement remarks were shared by class/clinical instructor Chris Miller; Ryan Francis, administrator; Patricia Shuck, NLH director of nursing; Monica Millhime, WMCA regional employer assistant point; Vicki Dyer, LPN; and Robin Doody, NLH talent acquisition specialist.
The classroom/clinical curriculum, in addition to an on-the-job training supported through WMCA/WIOA funding directly follows graduation. Students are empowered with the skills and knowledge essential to their specific job field.
“Working in healthcare is both challenging and rewarding,” said Patti Saarinen, WMCA/WIOA site coordinator. “Training students so that they are prepared to handle all aspects of the work requires caring, knowledgeable trainers. We are grateful to our partners at Northern Light Health for their commitment to the students.” WMCA/ WIOA serves Androscoggin, Franklin, Oxford, Kennebec and Somerset counties.
“It’s exciting to open doors for individuals looking for a new career opportunity, said Doody. “NLH Continuing Care Lakewood has done just that by partnering with WMCA and adult education to train and certify new certified nursing assistants. This is a win-win for all.”
The next class begins June 22. For more information email Doody at rdoody@northernlight.org by May 1. For more informatoin on educational partnerships and opportunities call 207-713-7045 or visit www.facebook.com/WesternMaineCommunityAction or wmca.org.
PHOTO: From left, Ryan Francis, Northern Light Health administrator; Hannah Bard, Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education director; Keri Robichaud, Western Maine Community Action emloyment and training specialist; Deborah Bubar, CNA graduate; Myles Robert, WMCA ET specialist; Jessica Gyles, Kalynn Johnson, Crystal Rollins, Payge Shute, Trudy Turbide, Colby Moody, CNA graduates; Patricia Shuck, NLH director of nursing; Christopher Miller, NLH class/clinical instructor; and Desiree Knowles, NLH assistant director of nursing; Vicki Dyer, NLH LPN; and Robin Doody, NLH talent acquisition specialist. (Monica Millhime, WMCA, photo)
