Open Hearts Community Mission
Privately funded 501(c)3, faith-based, non-clinical, non-convalescent, community supported, volunteer staffed. For Bulloch County residents. Schedule appointments by calling 912-623-2528. Pets must be certified for a specific medical condition. No ESA'S.
Want a job to supplement your current income, SS benefits or even Disability income? Some find being a sitter to be the perfect match.
Did you know?
Most assisted living communities and nursing homes require CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) certification for sitters? The good news is that CNA training is short and basic often completed in just a few weeks. Once certified, individuals are qualified for a wide range of entry-level healthcare jobs that are always in demand.
💡 Why CNA certification matters:
Opens doors to assisted living, nursing homes, hospitals, and home health agencies
Builds a foundation for future healthcare careers
We are seeing success with some of our residents who are getting re-certified for CNA, and we are also encouraging those interested in becoming sitters to consider this quick path to certification. It’s a small investment of time that can create long-term opportunities for stable, meaningful work! Maybe you will be inspired to move on up the nursing ladder to LPN...or even RN...or higher. 👌😀
Below are the locations and contact numbers. Get moving on that certification. You are needed! Please do remember, once you get certified, you MUST renew your certification every two years.
Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) 1 Joe Kennedy Blvd, Statesboro, GA Phone: 912-688-6011 (Health Science Dept) – Nurse Aide Director: Felicia Barefoot
Eagle Health and Rehabilitation 405 South College Street, Statesboro, GA Phone: (912)-529-5760 Listed as a CNA training site through state-approved programs. Call to check for available classes.
Open Hearts Community Mission is grateful for the life and service of Fred Grist. From the very year we first opened our doors, Fred and his wife, Bonnie, faithfully volunteered with our meal program. Fred continued to serve alongside Bonnie until his health no longer allowed him to do so. We are grateful that she continues her work here. His steady presence and kind heart left a mark on our mission and on those we serve.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Grist family during this time. We honor Fred’s legacy of compassion and service, and we thank God for the gift of his life among us.
Memorial contributions deisgnated for the mission may be made to Open Hearts Community Mission, 201 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Statesboro, GA 30458.
Obituary link:https://www.joineranderson.com/obituaries/Frederick-Grist-Jr?obId=45470990&source=fb0&fbclid=IwdGRjcAM6zzNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHqddJTUvl8WJn_crOJw9Gwrw_LILLQFLIHCw5b6J-6CZOn7NPoUSyLC2knxF_aem_qPcO45Ud447oi39Iy0dEgg
The removal of brick for our expansion has begun.