Working as a certified nursing assistant is considered an entry-level healthcare position. You have the opportunity to make between $10 and $15 per hours working as a CNA in the state of Massachusetts. To become a CNA, you will need to take a training course and pass the subsequent certification examination. There are many options for free cna training in the state of Massachusetts. We’ve listed them below:
If you are between the ages of 17 and 21 and are low income, you might qualify to receive free cna training from the Workforce and Continuing Education Department. You will need to have completed high school to receive the grant for CNA training. This program can even help you to pay for your uniforms and related expenses. In some cases, you can even receive assistance to pay for childcare if you are a parent.
Call nursing care facilities in your local area. Certified nursing assistants are in high demand in just about any type of nursing care facility. These facilities will often pay for you to receive your nursing assistant training if you will work for the employer for an agreed upon amount of time. If you already received your cna training and are hired by Medicare or Medicaid certified nursing care providers, you can receive reimbursement for your tuition and related expenses.
You can look for free cna training options in the state of Massachusetts. If you are unemployed or have a very low income, it is often possible to receive grants and financial assistants to train for a new career (including a career in nursing).
Updates:
You can now get free CNA training classes in Massachusetts at St Patricks Manor,
Contact them using this link: http://www.stpatricksmanor.org/interior/careers/employmentop.htm
Nursing homes that might offer free CNA Training classes in Massachusetts
Note: These nursing homes DO NOT Provide CNA training directly. It is however common for nursing homes to employ you and then pay for your training at another facility.
Colony House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
277 Washington Street
Abington MA 2351
(781) 871-0200
Country Estates Of Agawam
1200 Suffield Street
Agawam MA 1001
(413) 789-2200
Maplewood Care And Rehabilitation Center
6 Morrill Place
Amesbury MA 1913
(978) 388-3500
Wingate At Andover Rehab & Skilled Nursing Res
80 Andover Street
Andover MA 1810
(978) 470-3434
Golden Living Center – Garden Place
193-195 Pleasant Street
Attleboro MA 2703
(508) 222-4950
Belmont Manor Nursing Home, In
34 Agassiz Avenue
Belmont MA 2478
(617) 489-1200
Alliance Healthcare Center At Braintree
175 Grove Street
Braintree MA 2184
(781) 848-2050
Braintree Manor Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
1102 Washington Street
Braintree MA 2184
(781) 848-3100
Jeanne Jugan Residence
186 Highland Avenue
Somerville MA 2143
(617) 776-4420
Seashore Point And Wellness Rehabilitation
100 Alden Street
Provincetown MA 2657
(508) 487-7090
Charlwell House
305 Walpole Street
Norwood MA 2062
(781) 762-7700
Beaumont Rehab & Skilled Nursing Ctr – Northboro
238 West Main Street
Northborough MA 1532
(508) 393-2368
Hi,
My name is John Reardon, I am looking for information to become a CNA. I have volunteered and enjoyed helping seniors.
I would like to take the course that is offered on CNA Training. I am 21 and in the low income. I took some courses after graduating high school but did not complete.
Thank you,
John
Hi John, Why don’t you try one of the options available above, or see our other page on free CNA training http://cnatraininghelp.com/free-cna-training/
Hi my name is Kimberly rodriguez, I been wanting to be a rn for as long as I can remember but want to start as a cna first so that I can get experience but I did not complete high school and have a 2 year old son that I am a single mother to. I desperately need to move forward for my family and need to know if I am still eligible for the free cna training classes
Hi Kimberly,
We do not provide the classes ourselves.
If you’re going to apply to a training facility, they will need you to have a high school diploma. Perhaps you can convince a nursing home near your area to sponsor you. They just might if you explain your situation properly and are willing to work for them after certification.
Hi my name is Johanna Aquino, I have a CNA liscence but its expired, so I think I need to do the whole training again, I am looking for free clases because I can´t afford it. Please comment back if you can give me some advice thank you.
Hi Johanna,
- Try looking for nursing homes near you with active CNA vacances. Usually, they’d be willing to pay for your training if you agree to work for them for a longer period.
- The Job Corps offers free CNA classes in massachusetts. Lookup their locations in Massachusetts here: http://www.recruiting.jobcorps.gov/en/centerlocations.aspx?statename=ma
Thank you, but I think I am to old for Job Corps, I live in Lawrence Mass, but I am going to move to Attleboro Mass Soon, I am 36 Yrs old with two teenegers kids, so I will look for those nursing home, I have 10 years expirence as a CNA but the liscence expired. 5 Years ago. Thank you.
Johanna did you get any info on that i am 31 with a lic exp 5 years and 5 years experience
Hi, my name is Brittany and I am 22 years old. I recently just had a baby and am looking to get out of the retail environment I have been in for 6 years. Everyone has always told me that becoming a CNA is a great oppurtunity and I should look into it. I am not sure if it is the right thing for me, but I am interested in a better life for me and my family and it seems like an excellent career choice with places for improvement. I would like to know what a CNA position may entail and how easy & affordable classes and training are. I am very low income, but it seems I have passed the age limit.
Hi Brittany, Becoming a CNA is indeed an excellent career choice. Its a very good way to start a career in healthcare. Read the following articles on our website to get a better idea of what it entails:
http://cnatraininghelp.com/cna-job-description/
http://cnatraininghelp.com/cna-salary/
http://cnatraininghelp.com/free-cna-training/
The last article above talks about the free training options that you could look into. The most popular one is to contact nursing homes near you with active vacancies. Many of them will take you on and then train you for free.
Hello,
My name is Michelle I’m looking to get out of retail management for good and begin a new career in the medical field where my heart really lies. I’m not working at the current time and have passed the age of free schooling. Please direct me in what steps I need to take to begin my new career.
Thank You
Becoming a CNA is a great decision. The best place to start would be to read our article on CNA classes by state: http://cnatraininghelp.com/cna-classes/ You can then look for a CNA class in your state by clicking on your state specific link on the right hand navigation bar.
If you do the free training through a nursing home or other establishment how long does is usually take and how long do they usually require you to work there?