CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) Scholarship Offered to Refugees

Eclipse Home Health has generously provided one scholarship to assist an IRC refugee client in obtaining a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training and licensure. The CNA training includes 3 components: class room, hands-on, and state exam. 
 
 Classroom setting training in the following areas:

• Infection control
• Patient care
• CPR Instruction
• Safety regulations

Hands-on training in the following areas:

• Recording vital signs
• Personal Hygiene
• Basic Nutrition
• Communication

 State Certification Exam

Interested candidate must meet the following requirements to be eligible to receive the scholarship:

• English proficient
• Completion of CNA training
• Refugee status
• Interest/Experience in the health field
• Interest in working directly with people
• Comfortable with bodily fluids
• High School Diploma or GED

Application Process:

• Submit current resume
• Submit a one page letter of interest detailing interest in healthcare field and professional goals
• Submit two letters of recommendation
• Deadline is February 1, 2012

Please submit application to Ashley.Nguyen@rescue.org. The top three candidates will be invited for a face-to-face interview. 

Thank you again to Eclipse Home Health for providing this wonderful opportunity!