Oswego Health announced its latest graduating class of its Certified Nursing Assistant program.
The Manor at Seneca Hill recently celebrated the graduation of four new Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) from its paid, on-the-job training program. The five-week, 240-hour program blends classroom instruction, lab work, and hands-on clinical experience. Participants are employed full-time throughout the program and transition seamlessly into CNA roles upon graduation, ready to provide compassionate, skilled care to residents.
The latest graduates include:
- Linda Bower, from Syracuse, previously worked as a CNA at Michaud and St. Luke’s before taking time off to focus on her family. After the closure of her part-time job at Ruby Tuesday’s, she was encouraged by a former colleague to join The Manor’s CNA program. Now, she’s has a goal of becoming a registered nurse.
- Hillary Doyle, of Phoenix, began her career as a dental assistant but sought a more hands-on, patient-centered role. Her caring nature led her to pursue CNA certification, and she hopes to explore additional healthcare opportunities in the future.
- Hunter Nichols, from Fulton, comes from a family deeply rooted in healthcare—his mother works at Oswego Health and his father and brother are paramedics. After working in retail and manufacturing, he decided to begin his journey in patient care, and has a long-term aspiration of becoming a surgeon.
- Melissa Campbell, of Hastings, transitioned from being an Amazon delivery driver to caring for her mother through Freedom Care. That experience inspired her to enroll in The Manor’s CNA program. She plans to continue her education and ultimately become an RN in an emergency room setting.
In addition to the CNA program, Oswego Health also offers tuition assistance, mentorship, and career pathways for roles including phlebotomists, licensed practical murses, RNs, and certified medical assistants.
Enrollment is now open for the next CNA training session at The Manor at Seneca Hill. For more information or to register, call 315-349-5300 or visit www.oswegohealth.org/cna.
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