About T and J Nursing Assistant Training School
T and J Nursing Assistant Training School is a career training school in Mount Vernon, New York, dedicated to preparing caring, competent people for entry-level roles in healthcare. Led by Director of School Viris Jane Wint, our school focuses on the practical, person-centered skills that nursing assistants, home health aides and personal care aides use every day.
The Mission of T and J Nursing Assistant Training School
Our mission is simple: give every student the knowledge, confidence and compassion needed to provide safe, dignified care. Patients in nursing homes, hospitals and private homes depend on aides for help with daily living, comfort and companionship. We take that responsibility seriously and build our training around it.
How T and J Nursing Assistant Training School Teaches
Students learn through a mix of classroom lessons and supervised skills practice. Topics typically include:
- Resident and patient rights, privacy and dignity
- Infection control and hand hygiene
- Measuring and recording vital signs
- Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting assistance
- Safe positioning, transfers and mobility
- Nutrition, hydration and meal assistance
- Communication with patients, families and the care team
- Recognizing and reporting changes in a patient’s condition
Who T and J Nursing Assistant Training School Serves
Our students include people entering the workforce for the first time, adults changing careers, and working aides who need to renew their certification. Because we are open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 9pm, many students are able to train while continuing to work or care for family.
Visit T and J Nursing Assistant Training School
We are located at 8 East Prospect Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550. Stop by or contact us to ask about programs, schedules and enrollment.