(CMR) The Poinciana Rehabilitation Centre (PRC) team is hosting information sessions on the Psychiatric Nursing Assistant Training Program, a 29-month training program, 24 of which will be paid-on-the-job training.
“We want to ensure that the opening of the Poinciana Rehabilitation Centre will create job opportunities for Caymanians who are interested in working in the field of mental health services,” explained Nellie Pouchie, Chief Officer for the Ministry of Health & Wellness.
“To do this, we need to make sure that people have the opportunity to get the necessary qualifications on island so that they can apply for these posts when they become available,” she added
“The Psychiatric Nursing Assistant Program is a free training program that we will be offering to Caymanians and Permanent Residents ages 18 and up who meet the criteria for entry,” explained Marcia Mullings-Thompson, Director of Poinciana Rehabilitation Centre.
“This bespoke program combines the HEART/NSTA Trust TVET Allied Health Level 2 qualification along with first aid training and customer service training qualifications, all of which will be captured via official certifications from the respective providers, and the training as a whole will be recognized by the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Our aim is to ensure that all persons who successfully complete the training requirements have the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to fulfill their duties at Poinciana,” she added.
The 29-month job training program will include 5 months of entry-level training coupled with 24 months of on-the-job experience, during which the trainees will be paid. Further details about the program, along with expectations, time commitment, and future career opportunities, will be shared during the information sessions, amongst other things.
The first information session took place on Tuesday, 12 March. Additional sessions are scheduled for Friday, 15 March 3 – 5 pm and 22 March 4 – 6 pm at the Constitution Hall, formerly GT Town Hall. While spaces are limited, no registration is required. For more information, email [email protected].
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