Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program (Paid) - Mozaic Senior Life

Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program

(Free for Qualified Candidates)

We are pleased to announce that Mozaic Senior Life will once again sponsor a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program for qualified candidates. This course will teach the essential skills required to care for individuals living or recuperating at Mozaic or in their home in the community.

This program, fully sponsored by Mozaic, pays all expenses including tuition, required materials and books. The 3-week course features combined classroom and clinical education. Classes are anticipated to begin on January 20, 2025. Classes will take place: Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Education Suite at Mozaic Senior Life.

This schedule will meet the State hours requirement of 100 hours of classroom and clinical training.

Any Mozaic employee, in good standing, who is interested in this program should submit the following to Employee Relations.

• Letter of interest that outlines why Mozaic should sponsor you, to include your 5-year goals to be emailed to Joyce Williams at jwilliams@mozaicsl.org
• Letter of recommendation from your Supervisor
• Letter of recommendation from a non-related personal reference to be emailed to Joyce Williams at jwilliams@mozaicsl.org

External candidates must submit the following to Employee Relations.

• Letter of interest that outlines why Mozaic should sponsor you, to include your 5-year goals to be emailed to Joyce Williams at jwilliams@mozaicsl.org
• 2 letters of recommendation from non-related personal references to be emailed to Joyce Williams jwilliams@mozaicsl.org
• A completed Mozaic Senior Life Employment Application (to be completed online at www.mozaicsl.org), along with an updated resume

Interviews to select qualified candidates will be notified. Selected candidates will receive the following:

• Free class tuition
• Free books and miscellaneous course materials
• An offer of employment to work in a position in long or short term or Home Care (hours and assignments determined by organizational needs. *Note: every other weekend is required as part of schedule)

***Please note: Selected applicants will be responsible for purchasing white scrubs, white shoes and a watch with a second hand.

Requirements include the following:

• Selected employees must be an employee in good standing (this includes attendance)
• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent

• External candidates: criminal background check and drug test, physical and PPD
• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid CT Driver's License, DMV check for Home Care employees
• Reliable transportation
• Availability to attend the course for 3 weeks and meet punctuality and attendance standards
• Agreement to work at Mozaic Senior Life as a full-time employee for one (1) year upon receiving certification (hours and assignment to be determined by the needs of Mozaic and may include some hours at Mozaic and Home Care)
• Agreement to repay the cost of the program ($1,000) if unable to fulfill agreement or complete course

We are excited to offer this opportunity to interested, eligible employees and external candidates and encourage employees to share this memo with friends and family who may be interested in this program as well. Please contact Joyce Williams at (203) 373-0104 if you have any questions regarding this program.

Mozaic Senior Life

4200 Park Ave

Bridgeport, CT 06604

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