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programs. To add to the uniqueness of this career ladder initiative, the organization has
partnered with Monroe Community College and the Rochester Educational Opportunity Center
to deliver CNA and LPN training. Key to the implementation of the program was the generous
support of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation.
“We are excited to offer the CNA training program to the community as we seek to effectively
address industry issues such as staff shortages, high turnover trends and increasing competition
for entry-level positions,” Cooper notes. “Further, by investing in opportunities for career
advancement within our organization, we are positively impacting employee satisfaction and
staff retention. The result of these
training programs is evident,
To date, over 40 employees across the Friendly Senior
enabling Friendly Senior Living to
Living continuum have completed CNA training; several
provide excellent and compassionate
more are currently enrolled in CNA or LPN programs.
care to our residents.”
To add to the uniqueness of this career ladder initiative,
The Friendly Senior Living
continuum of caring communities
the organization has partnered with Monroe Community
includes Cloverwood, an active
College and the Rochester Educational Opportunity
independent senior living
community in Pittsford; Glenmere
Center to deliver CNA and LPN training.
at Cloverwood, which offers
assisted living, enhanced assisted living and memory care; Linden Knoll, an independent senior
living apartment community in Brighton; the Lovejoy Transitional Care Center, which offers
short-term rehabilitative care at the Friendly Home; and the Friendly Home, a skilled nursing
home in Brighton offering 24-hour care, rehabilitation, memory care and hospice care. For more
information, visit friendlyseniorliving.org.
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