Free CNA Training Class
Betz Nursing Home is now offering free Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training. Classes start September 14 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
About the Training Program
The ASC Nurse Aide Training Program requires no previous experience—just a commitment to providing compassionate care to residents. With free classroom and hands-on training, you can become a CNA in just a few weeks. After completing the program and passing the state test, you can work at any of ASC’s 100 locations across Indiana, with opportunities for career advancement in nursing.
- Free textbook
- Unlimited one-on-one time with your instructor
- Free study materials
- Free uniform
- Free state testing
- Stepping stones to grow your nursing career
Responsibilities
A Day in the Life of a CNA:
- Assisting with bathing, dressing, and grooming tasks such as hair care, brushing teeth, and shaving
- Helping residents at mealtimes, including transporting them to the dining room and assisting with eating and drinking
- Repositioning and transferring residents from a bed to a wheelchair or from a wheelchair to the toilet
- Obtaining resident vital signs, such as heart rate and blood pressure, and recording observations
- Answering patient call lights and assisting in fulfilling requests
- Building meaningful relationships with residents, providing care and companionship
Training Details
Training occurs over a 2-week period, including:
- 30 hours of classroom work
- 45 hours of hands-on clinical training
You will work with and be supported by ASC instructors, nurses, and CNAs who have taken the same path. After completing the program and testing, Talent Acquisition Partners will assist you in applying for a position at one of ASC’s many Indiana-based communities.
Career Growth Opportunities
American Senior Communities provides additional pathways for career advancement in nursing, including:
- Tuition and certification reimbursement
- College and university partnerships
- Paid training and career development
The American Health Care Association recently recognized ASC as the 12th largest provider yet #2 in quality among the nation’s 20 largest skilled nursing care companies. This reflects ASC’s strong clinical standards, proven processes, and commitment to excellence—making it an ideal organization to build a career with.