Jewish Vocational Service, Inc.
- Vocational Skills Training
Caring For Our Seniors – Certified Nursing Assistants
Program activities:
JVS’ geriatric Nurse Assistant program, Caring for our Seniors, was developed in 2010 in partnership with the region’s largest eldercare providers in order to meet the need within the long-term care sector for caregivers with geriatric skills. The geriatric nurse’s aide curriculum equips trainees with the English fluency, computer literacy, and nursing skills needed to be caregivers in a variety of long-term care settings. The program includes ESOL, computer classes, customer service, Nurse’s aide training, job readiness classes, job placement.
Program is offered in: English
Participant demographics:
Immigrants ages 19-60+, predominantly female, predominantly people of color.
Anticipated number of SNAP participants per year: 6
Total hours: 35
Program duration: 14 weeks
Rolling Admission: No
Number of cycles: 4
Program start dates: 6/24/2024 – 8/30/2024
Sample schedule:
| Hours | Activity Type | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00am-4:15pm | Nursing Assistant classes (Eng, Med Term, Anatomy | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Is the program offered remotely? Hybrid
Is public transportation available? Yes
Location information:
| JVS, 75 Federal Street, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02110 | Accessible by all major Public Transportation trains, MBTA bus lines and trollies |
Program requirements: CORI check, SORI check, Drug Testing, High school diploma/GED/HiSET, Immunizations/Health Records
Anticipated outcomes: HHA Certification, MA State Certification as a Nursing Assistant, CPR Certification, MA State Certified Nursing Assistant License, and JVS Certificate of completion for classes completed.
Other outcomes: Stackable Credential(s), Employment/Promotion, Basic skills gain, Industry skills gain
Participant Supports:
| Participant Support Category | As needed | All participants |
|---|---|---|
| DTA SNAP Child Care Referral | ✓ | |
| DTA SNAP Transportation Support | ✓ | |
| Test/License Fees | ✓ | |
| Books/Supplies | ✓ | |
| Clothing/Uniforms | ✓ | |
| Computer and Internet | ✓ |
Are there any out of pocket expenses for the participant? No
Do participants receive any pay? Stipend
Other, please explain: $1500 – 50% mid-way through program, 50% upon graduation of program
Contact Information
Program Liaison: Philip D Schuchert
Telephone: 617-399-3391
Email: pschuchert@jvs-boston.org
Program code: JVS-VT-CNA
ABAWD Qualifying? Yes