For more than a century, Wesbury has been a place where compassion, dignity, and purpose come together to create a truly meaningful life for our residents and for our team. Among the many roles that make our mission possible, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) are at the heart of everything we do as a CNA is often the heart of care—not because of tasks they perform, but because of the relationships they build.
CNAs are the people who show up consistently, day after day, becoming a familiar and trusted presence in a resident’s life. In settings like long-term care, they aren’t just caregivers; they become companions, listeners, and sometimes even like extended family. They learn the small but meaningful details: how someone takes their coffee, the stories behind old photographs, the music that brings back memories, or the quiet signs that something just isn’t right.
What makes a CNA’s connection so powerful is its closeness. They’re there during the most routine moments like morning wakeups, meals, and evening wind-downs, but those moments are where real relationships are formed.
If you’re considering a career in healthcare or looking for work that truly matters, here’s why becoming a CNA at Wesbury may be the most rewarding step you ever take.
1. You Become Part of a Mission‑Driven Community
At Wesbury, being a CNA isn’t just a job—it’s a calling rooted in our faith‑based mission of supporting residents with dignity, compassion, and respect.
2. Long‑Term Bonds That Feel Like Family
CNAs get to know residents personally, building daily moments of meaning and connection.
3. Your Care Makes a Real and Immediate Difference
Your presence directly improves a resident’s quality of life every day.
4. A Stable, Growing Career Field—with Wesbury’s Support Behind You
Competitive wages, growth opportunities, and support for LPN advancement.
5. You Become a Resident Advocate
Your observations guide care planning and ensure resident needs are met.
6. A Warm, Home‑Like Workplace
Wesbury provides a welcoming, resident‑centered environment.
7. Heartwarming Moments Every Day
Your role is filled with meaningful interactions.
8. Skills That Strengthen Your Life and Career
You gain empathy, communication, teamwork, and clinical skills.
This spring, we are looking for a new group of individuals who will begin their journey through the Wesbury CNA Training Program, starting May 4, 2026. Over 18 days (120 hours), they’ll move from classroom learning to real-life clinical experience, gaining not just skills, but meaningful connections with the people they serve. Days will be full and focused—classroom training runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, followed by clinicals from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. And along the way, they’ll earn while they learn: $14/hour during training, $16/hour after completion, and $17.50/hour once certified, plus shift differentials.