Bronson Commons; Mattawan) CENA Training Program; Patient Care Assistant to CNA ; Completion

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About the Program:
Join our Certified Nurse Aide Training Program at Bronson Commons in Mattawan, MI—an award-winning post-acute care facility. This is a fantastic opportunity to start your healthcare career while gaining hands‑on experience as you pursue further education in nursing or allied health professions.

Eligibility:
High school diploma or GED required.

Earning Your Certification:
Participants are hired as full‑time employees. Receive comprehensive training, including classroom lessons, clinical demonstrations, hands‑on practice, and test preparation. Bronson covers certification costs, and you are compensated during training. Successful candidates will take the State of Michigan's CNA certification exam upon completion.

Facility Overview:
Bronson Commons is a 100‑bed facility specializing in short‑term nursing care and therapy. Recognized as a "Best Nursing Home" by U.S. News & World Report ), we offer both short‑term and long‑term care in a supportive environment.

• Provide direct patient care, including assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) like bathing, dressing, and eating.
• Communicate with nursing staff regarding resident care and status.
• Respond to residents' needs via call lights and assist with toileting and repositioning.
• Serve meals and assist residents requiring help.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment, documenting care provided.

• Current Michigan CNA Registry or proof of completion of an approved Nurse Aide Training program within 4 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Experience in long‑term care or geriatrics preferred.
• Basic computer skills and ability to communicate effectively with patients and the healthcare team.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and assist with heavier tasks. Work involves minimal mental/visual fatigue (less than 20% of work time).

Shift Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40
Cost Center: 6950 Gero-Nursing (BCOM)

Join Us! Take the first step towards a rewarding career in healthcare with Bronson Commons. Make a difference in the lives of our residents!

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Bronson Healthcare is a community‑owned, not‑for‑profit health system that has been serving southwest Michigan since 1900. Today, with a workforce of 9,000 people and 1,500 medical staff members, it is the area’s largest employer and leading healthcare system. Bronson provides care in virtually every specialty and offers a full range of services from primary care to critical care at more than 100 locations.

Bronson’s exceptionally high quality standards enable us to do what’s right for our patients and their families. We are empowered as individuals and as teams, to apply our skills and experience so that every patient receives safe, timely and effective treatment.

What’s more, our state‑of‑the‑art technology and evidence‑based processes give us the tools we need to deliver the right care, at the right time. By putting each patient and their family at the center of our work, we demonstrate the dignity and respect we have for each individual we serve. This unwavering commitment to serving others combined with our unique healing environment helps make the patient experience here an exceptional one.

The excellence and Positivity of our employees and medical staff has contributed to Bronson Healthcare being ranked by Forbes as one of America’s Best‑In‑State Employers (2022-23), by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023) and by the National Association for Business Resources as one of the 2023 Top 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.