LNA Apprentice: Begin Hands-On Nursing Training

NCH Home Medical; Berlin, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

North Country Healthcare in Berlin, NH, is seeking an LNA Apprentice—an active student in a NH-approved Nursing Assistant Training Program—under supervision to perform basic patient care and learn the Licensed Nursing Assistant role.

You will gain hands-on experience, adhere to safety standards, and develop skills in hygiene support, vital signs, and patient comfort while progressing toward certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Enrollment in an approved Nursing Assistant Training Program.
• Must meet eligibility requirements established by the approved training program.

Responsibilities

• Participates in classroom instruction, laboratory experiences, clinical training activities, orientation programs, and competency validation associated with the approved Nursing Assistant Training Program.
• Performs only those patient care activities that have been taught, validated, authorized by the training program, and assigned under appropriate supervision.
• Assists patients with personal hygiene, grooming, bathing, dressing, oral care, and other activities of daily living consistent with approved training and demonstrated competency.
• Supports patient nutrition and hydration needs, including meal assistance, feeding support, and monitoring intake as directed by licensed staff.
• Assists with elimination needs, toileting, continence care, and related patient support activities under appropriate supervision.
• Obtains and reports vital signs, weights, intake and output, and other patient observations that are within the apprentice's approved level of training and competency.
• Assists with ambulation, repositioning, transfers, range-of-motion activities, and mobility support according to established safety practices and training requirements.
• Observes patient conditions during assigned care activities and promptly reports on changes, concerns, abnormal findings, or potential safety risks to the supervising RN, LPN, or clinical instructor.
• Maintains patient dignity, confidentiality, privacy, and respect while delivering care and interacting with patients, families, visitors, and coworkers.
• Assists in maintaining a safe, clean, organized, and comfortable patient environment, including room organization, supply replenishment, and equipment readiness.
• Communicates assigned-care activities, observations, completion of tasks, and patient concerns to supervising licensed staff in a timely and professional manner.
• Documents patient care activities and observations only as permitted by organizational policy, training program requirements, and under required supervision or review.
• Responds appropriately during emergency situations by following the direction of licensed staff and performing only those tasks appropriate for the apprentice role and current training level.
• Maintains positive working relationships with patients, families, clinical instructors, licensed staff, medical staff, support personnel, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, appropriate appearance, effective time management, compliance with organizational policies, and commitment to ongoing learning while preparing to transition into the Licensed Nursing Assistant role.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic patient care

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Enrollment in Nursing Assistant Training Program

Job description

North Country Healthcare in Berlin, NH, is seeking an LNA Apprentice—an active student in a NH-approved Nursing Assistant Training Program—under supervision to perform basic patient care and learn the Licensed Nursing Assistant role.

You will gain hands-on experience, adhere to safety standards, and develop skills in hygiene support, vital signs, and patient comfort while progressing toward certification.