Certified Nurse Aides

Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) work closely with our neighborhood nurses to provide hands-on assistance with Residents’ activities of daily living. If you’re looking for a career that offers variety in your workday, opportunities to build relationships, and the ability to change the lives of those around you, becoming a CNA may be the path for you. Becoming a CNA can be a great start to your nursing career, and obtaining a new degree such as LPN or RN may be easier with the help of the hands-on experience gained from your CNA work.

Neighborhood Assistants have completed the state of Michigan mandated dining assistance training curriculum and are able to provide support, companionship, encouragement and assistance for Residents during meals. At other times, Neighborhood Assistants assist with hydration needs, transport Residents to activities and build relationships with the Residents in their neighborhoods.

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Collaboration with NCMC

North Central Michigan College (NCMC) and Grandvue Medical Care Facility are partnering to launch a Fast Track Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) training program, starting Fall 2025. The two-week course is designed to quickly and effectively prepare individuals for careers as CNAs, addressing the region’s growing need for qualified caregivers.

The program includes:

• 34 hours of classroom instruction at NCMC;
• 16.5 hours of hands-on skill training in NCMC’s state-of-the-art labs; and
• 24.5 hours of supervised clinical experience at Grandvue

Registration is available at https://bit.ly/CNAFastTrack. For more information about this and other NCMC Fast Track programs, visit www.ncmich.edu/fast-track.

Pictured, from left: Jennifer Foley, NCMC director of training for Workforce and Continuing Education; Cassandra Hernandez, NCMC dean of Workforce and Continuing Education; Karah Dunson, restorative CNA at Grandvue and future nursing student; and Shannan Butler, director of nursing at Grandvue.