Applicants will not have to wait for the classes to begin to start working.

Prior to the start of our CNA training classes, applicants will have the opportunity to work as a Unit Helper where they will receive hands-on experience related to CNA job responsibilities. This can include stocking resident rooms, making unoccupied beds, transferring residents, and assisting clinical staff prior to the start of the class.

Once the class starts participants will transition to an on-site classroom for 75 hours of training. The class is free, the test is free, and participants get paid a unit helper rate while training. Upon graduation, graduates become CNAs with placement available at our ECF with a pay increase.

Once you become a CNA, you can go on to be an LPN, RN, or NP – the sky is the limit. We offer college reimbursement (it’s 50% reimbursement of  $5,250k per semester of tuition) and the Oneida Health Foundation has annual scholarships available as well to help support continued education.

• Small Class Sizes
• Start Working Immediately
• Get Paid Before Or While You Train
• Practical Hands-On Experience
• Licensed Instructors with Professional Experience
• Just 75 Hours of Training

• High school diploma or GED
• Must pass an Oneida Health criminal background check before registration
• Completion of Oneida Health employee orientation

Upon successful completion of the course, students will qualify to take the State Competency Test to be a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). The State Competency Test is an evaluation of nurse aide-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. The Pearson View test is made up of both a written and oral examination in addition to a skills evaluation. The purpose of the examination is to make sure that the student understands and can safely perform the job of an entry-level nurse aide.

The course prepares students to seek employment in various healthcare settings, including skilled nursing facilities, hospice care, board and care/retirement facilities, rehabilitation hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, and daycare facilities for the elderly.

Imagine a job that rewards you for caring about others…that is exciting and challenging…a job where you make a difference. Whether you’re just starting your career or ready for a change, now is the time to consider becoming a Nurse Assistant. In most states, a Nurse Assistant is referred to as a (CNA).

As a CNA, you will be an important part of today’s world of health care, with knowledge and skills that are always in demand. The training program at Oneida Health prepares individuals with the information and experience needed to become Nurse Assistants who will provide quality care for residents in long-term care facilities, hospitals, home health care, and hospice settings.

The Unit Helper is a paid position created at Oneida Health to allow potential CNA candidates to experience the day-to-day role of a CNA before they commit to course certification. Many of the same job roles and services are performed by our Unit Helpers, giving them practical experience before course entry.

CNA Training classes begin as soon as we have enough students, typically quarterly.

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Yes, it’s really free. No catch or gotchas. We have a high demand for CNAs and medical professionals. So high, in fact, that we are willing to invest in future employees with free training courses.

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In this course you will learn the following based on guidelines from the New York State Nursing Home Nurse Aide Training Program and Certification:

• Unit 1: Introductory Curriculum
• Unit 2: Basic Nursing Skills
• Unit 3: Personal Care Skills
• Unit 4: Mental Health and Social Service Needs
• Unit 5: Care of Cognitively Impaired Residents
• Unit 6: Basic Restorative Services
• Unit 7: Resident’s Rights

CNA training was developed to prepare you to deliver the level of care your patients will need. The in-class, or theory, component of our CNA training program will help you understand and learn how to provide proper patient care. This component includes lectures and hands-on, in-class practice.

After successfully completing your in-class work, you’ll begin part 2 of the course – clinical work – which allows you to, under the guidance of a licensed nurse, work directly with patients in a healthcare facility.

Although your interests may be vast and varied, our Certified Nurse Assistant training program can help you develop skills that are applicable to a wide range of healthcare environments. This way, you can build a foundation of information and good habits before you specialize or choose to further your career with additional training. Currently, the CNA training program includes instruction on:

• CPR and AED usage
• Infection control
• Taking vital signs
• Range of motion exercises
• Becoming a valuable and adaptable employee
• Communication, teamwork, and diversity skills for the workplace
• The Art of caregiving
• Promoting safety
• Special care instructions
• Transitioning from student to employee

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The first part of our CNA training takes place in the classroom. During classroom training, students will learn all aspects of patient care, through lectures as well as hands-on demonstrations and practice. Students are also certified in CPR.

Upon completion of the classroom training, students will begin the second part of the program which consists of clinical training. During clinical training, students will work directly with patients in a healthcare facility. You will be supervised by a licensed nurse approved by the state as a Certified Nurse Assistant Training Instructor.

During your clinical rotation experience, you will work alongside other aides, nurses, and medical professionals. You will learn what working as a Certified Nurse Assistant is like daily in a long-term care facility.