Nursing Assistant Trainee

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization that values teamwork and compassionate care. This Nursing Assistant Trainee Program offers a unique opportunity to kickstart your career in healthcare. Through paid training, you'll gain hands-on experience and be matched to open Nursing Assistant positions upon completion. With a strong commitment to patient-centered care, you'll work alongside a dedicated team, ensuring the highest standards of care for patients. Embrace this chance to grow in a vibrant environment that prioritizes your development and future in the healthcare field.

Benefits

Paid Training

Career Development Opportunities

Mentorship from Experienced Staff

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, just a passion for healthcare.
• Must obtain BLS certification before transitioning to NA role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and vital signs.
• Support mobility, nutrition, and safety rounding.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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Job Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Our values include, but are not limited to, teamwork, respect, communication, and transparency. We strive for excellence in our nursing care and achieve this by working collaboratively with all care team members to ensure the patient, their safety, and their family are at the center of all we do.

Nursing Assistant Trainee Program

Job Description: Ready to launch a career in healthcare with a team that values learning, growth, and compassionate care? Lahey Hospital & Medical Center is excited to offer a paid Nursing Assistant Trainee Program designed to prepare motivated individuals for a full-time or part-time role as a Nursing Assistant (NA) in one of our hospital departments.

Upon successful completion of the program, candidates will be matched to open Nursing Assistant positions across our hospital units based on availability, shift preference, and candidate interest. These roles may be full-time or part-time. The training program itself requires full-time participation for the first three weeks, after which trainees will begin working the scheduled hours of their assigned role.

Why Join Lahey?

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center is a nationally recognized teaching hospital known for innovation, interdisciplinary teamwork, and a strong commitment to patient-centered care. As part of the Beth Israel Lahey Health system, you’ll be joining a vibrant and inclusive environment with access to world-class resources, career development opportunities, and a team that’s invested in your future.

What to Expect in the Program:

Week 1: Orientation, classroom simulation, and online training
Week 2: Hands-on clinical experience with Registered Nurse Unit-Based Educators
Week 3: Hands-on clinical experience with a preceptor and transition to independent practice

Program Highlights:

• Paid training
• Direct pathway to full-time or part-time employment as a Nursing Assistant
• Hands-on experience in a supportive, high-acuity hospital environment
• Exposure to specialty units and mentorship from experienced clinical staff

Who Should Apply:

• Individuals interested in a career in patient care
• No prior experience required – just a passion for healthcare and willingness to learn
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must obtain BLS certification before transitioning into the full-time or part-time NA role

After the Program:
You’ll step confidently into a full-time or part-time role as a Nursing Assistant, where you’ll be an integral part of the care team. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you’ll assist with activities of daily living, vital signs, mobility, nutrition, safety rounding, and more. As your skills grow, so will your opportunities within the Lahey network.

As a healthcare organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues, and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

More than 35,000 people work together—nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers, and more—making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

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