You can start a career as a certified nursing assistant by enrolling in a training course and then passing the certification exam after successfully completing the course. It is sometimes possible to receive free cna training. This is good news to you if you are hoping to start a career as a nursing assistant but cannot afford to cover the costs of training on your own. We have put together a list of free training opportunities below:
Contact the Workforce and Continuing Educational Department in Texas. You might be eligible to receive free nursing assistant certification training if you currently have a low income and are not older than 21 years of age. You must be at least 17 years old to apply. This program can help you to realize your dream of becoming a certified nursing assistant.
Talk to the Human Resources Department at nursing care providers in your local area. You will find that many of these providers offer training to individuals who are willing to work for that facility for an agreed upon amount of time. This is often worth the time that you must invest working for the provider since you will receive your training for free and gain your first job as a nursing assistant at the same time.
Speak with local organizations that provide programs for communities and individuals. These organizations might sponsor scholarships for qualified individuals who are looking to start a new career but who cannot cover the cost of tuition. It does not hurt to ask around to determine if any programs might be available to you.
Apply for financial aid if you are attending a nursing assistant training program offered at a college or university in Texas. If you are eligible for a financial aid package, you might very well receive enough help to pay for the cost of your tuition and related expenses.
If you are willing to put in the time and to ask around, you are likely to be able to find some options for free nursing assistant training in Texas.
Update March 2013
Southwest Nursing & Rehab – Fort Worth, TX
They are looking for an individual who is a CNA and has a good driving record in Texas. They will also consider trainee candidates as long as the person has a clean driving record. The job is on part time basis and you will go through a background check to see if you have a clean criminal record. For more info on this opportunity, you can visit the following site: http://fwswnursingandrehab.iapplicants.com/ViewJob-412119.html
Nursing homes that could help you with Free CNA Training in Texas
Note: The following nursing homes DO NOT provide CNA training themselves.This is a list of Nursing homes that could assist you with paying for your Free CNA classes if you commit to work for them.
AFTON OAKS NURSING CENTER
7514 KINGSLEY ST
HOUSTON, TX 77087
AFV II HEALTH CARE CENTER
5100 JOHN D RYAN BLVD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78245
ALLENBROOK HEALTHCARE CENTER
4109 ALLENBROOK DR
BAYTOWN, TX 77521
ALTO NURSING CENTER INC
305 MAGGIE SESSIONS ST
ALTO, TX 75925
BANDERA REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER
222 FM 1077
BANDERA, TX 78003
BASTROP LOST PINES NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENT
430 OLD AUSTIN HWY
BASTROP, TX 78602
BAY OAKS HEALTH CARE CENTER
424 N TARPEY RD
TEXAS CITY, TX 77591
BEAUMONT HEALTH CARE CENTER
795 LINDBERGH DR
BEAUMONT, TX 77707
BIRMINGHAM HEALTH CARE CENTER
1383 JOHNSON DR
RUSK, TX 75785
BLUEBONNET NURSING AND REHABILITATION LP
696 FM 99
KARNES CITY, TX 78118
BONNER PLACE
421 S BONNER
JACKSONVILLE, TX 75766
CARE INN OF LA GRANGE
457 N MAIN ST
LA GRANGE, TX 78945
CEDAR VIEW REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER
11020 DESSAU RD
AUSTIN, TX 78754
CITIZENS MEDICAL CENTER
2701 HOSPITAL DRIVE
VICTORI
CRESTVIEW HEALTHCARE RESIDENCE LTD
1400 LAKE SHORE DR
WACO, TX 76708
CRESTVIEW RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
2505 E VILLA MARIA RD
BRYAN, TX 77802
CUERO NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
1310 E BROADWAY
CUERO, TX 77954
(361) 275-9133
DOGWOOD TRAILS MANOR
647 HWY 190 W
WOODVILLE, TX 75979
EAGLE PASS NURSING AND REHABILITATION LP
2550 ZACATECAS DR
EAGLE PASS, TX 78852
EDGEWATER CARE CENTER
1213 WATER ST
KERRVILLE, TX 78028
FAITH MEMORIAL NURSING HOME
811 GARNER RD
PASADENA, TX 77502
FALFURRIAS NURSING AND REHABILITATION LP
1301 S TERRELL ST
FALFURRIAS, TX 78355
FRANKLIN NURSING HOME
700 HEARNE ST
FRANKLIN, TX 77856
FRIENDSHIP HAVEN HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CEN
1500 SUNSET DR
FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77546
GEORGETOWN NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
903 RIVER HAVEN DR
GEORGETOWN, TX 78626
GREEN ACRES OF HUNTSVILLE
1302 NOTTINGHAM ST
HUNTSVILLE, TX
HAYS NURSING & REHAB CENTER
1900 MEDICAL PKWY
SAN MARCOS, TX 78666
INDIAN OAKS LIVING CENTER
415 INDIAN OAKS DR
HARKER HEIGHTS, TX 76548
JASPER NURSING AND REHABILITATION LP
350 SPRINGHILL RD
JASPER, TX 75951
JOHN PAUL II NURSING HOME
209 S 3RD ST
KENEDY, TX 78119
KARNES CITY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
209 COUNTRY CLUB DR
KARNES CITY, TX 78118
KINGSVILLE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
3130 S BRAHMA BLVD
KINGSVILLE, TX 78363
LA HACIENDA NURSING HOME INC
4410 E HWY 44
SAN DIEGO, TX 78384
LAKE JACKSON HEALTHCARE CENTER
413 GARLAND DR
LAKE JACKSON, TX 77566
LAMPASAS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
611 N BROAD ST
LAMPASAS, TX 76550
MANORCARE HEALTH SERVICES
750 W TEXAS AVE
WEBSTER, TX 77598
MATAGORDA HOUSE HEALTHCARE CENTER
700 12TH ST
BAY CITY, TX 77414
MCALLEN TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER
2109 SOUTH K ST
MC ALLEN, TX 78503
MISSION NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
1013 S BRYAN RD
MISSION, TX 78572
MONUMENT REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
120 STATE LOOP 92
LA GRANGE, TX 78945
NAVASOTA NURSING AND REHABILITATION LP
1405 E WASHINGTON
NAVASOTA, TX 77868
NESBIT LIVING & RECOVERY CENTER
1215 ASHBY
SEGUIN, TX 78155
NEW HOPE MANOR
1623 W NEW HOPE DR
CEDAR PARK, TX 78613
OAK BEND MEDICAL CENTER
1705 JACKSON ST
RICHMOND, TX 77469
OAK CREST NURSING CENTER LP
1902 FM 3036
ROCKPORT, TX 78382
OAKLAND MANOR NURSING CENTER LP
1400 N MAIN ST
GIDDINGS, TX 78942
PARK PLACE CARE CENTER
121 FM 971
GEORGETOWN, TX 78626
PINEHURST NURSING AND REHABILITATION LP
3000 CARDINAL DR
ORANGE, TX 77630
REGAL NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
1000 AVE J
LAMPASAS, TX 76550
RETAMA MANOR NURSING CENTER/VICTORIA SOUTH
3103 E AIRLINE DR
VICTORIA, TX 77901
SAINT JAMES HOUSE OF BAYTOWN
5800 W BAKER RD
BAYTOWN, TX 77520
SENIOR CARE OF DRIPPING SPRINGS
1505 W HWY 290
DRIPPING SPRINGS,
SILSBEE OAKS HEALTH CARE LLP
920 E AVE L
SILSBEE, TX 77656
STEVENS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER OF HALLETT
106 KAHN ST
HALLETTSVILLE, TX 77964
TEXAN NURSING & REHAB OF GONZALES LLC
3428 MOULTON RD
GONZALES, TX 78629
THE HEIGHTS
1855 W GOODWIN
PLEASAN
THE PALMS NURSING AND REHABILITATION LP
5607 EVERHART RD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
TWIN PINES NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
3301 MOCKINGBIRD LANE
VICTORIA, TX 77904
UVALDE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
535 N PARK ST
UVALDE, TX 78801
VALLEY GRANDE MANOR
901 WILDROSE LN
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
VISTA CONTINUING CARE CENTER
4300 VISTA RD
PASADENA, TX 77504
WHARTON NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
1220 SUNNY LANE
WHARTON, TX 77488
YOAKUM NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
1300 CARL RAMERT DR
YOAKUM, TX 77995
YORKTOWN NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
670 W FOURTH ST
YORKTOWN, TX 78164
Free Training Options in your State:
rubie ducrest says
im intrested on gettin my cna but im a single mom with a low income and i need a little assistance
Catherine says
Have you tried contacting a local nursing home in your area. nursing homes are always in need for employees and they usually
pay for your training if you are willing to work for them. Note: not all nusing homes have that facility but others do have that option.
Angela silgero says
In Bastrop tx