Nursing Assistant Trainee (LNA)

National-Health-Care-Associates,-Inc.; Dover (NH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive training

Growth opportunities

Supportive environment

Meaningful impact

Job summary

National Health Care Associates is seeking a Nursing Assistant Trainee at our Dover Center for Health & Rehabilitation in Dover, NH. You will receive hands-on training and mentorship to develop essential skills, then progress to an LNA after completing the 4-week course.

The position starts as a full-time trainee with evenings, weekends, and a plan to promote to LNA with a pay raise. We offer comprehensive training, a supportive team, and opportunities for growth in a family-run organization.

Qualifications

• Must commit to a full time course, (Monday - Friday / 8 hours a day) for 4 weeks.
• Must have excellent attendance and reliable transportation.
• After graduation, must work 1 year full-time after getting LNA license.

Responsibilities

• Engage in training programs to gain knowledge of healthcare protocols and procedures.
• Learn and apply fundamental nursing skills under supervision.
• Assist nursing staff in providing daily care to residents.
• Support residents with activities of daily living, including bathing and grooming.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure the well-being of residents.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

A Great Place to Work

Dover Center for Health & Rehabilitation is an affiliate of National Health Care Associates and a proud recipient of the 2025 Silver – Commitment to Quality Award given by the American Health Care Association. This nationally recognized mark of excellence and our 2026 Deficiency-Free State Survey underscore our team’s commitment to exceptional care and continuous improvement in a safe, welcoming environment.

As a Certified Great Place to Work three years in a row we think that you are going to love it here! Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the award winning, dedicated team members you work with. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated.

Location: 307 Plaza Drive, Dover, New Hampshire, 03820

What You’ll Do:

* We pay you full time to complete our course, and then promote you to LNA when you have completed the 4-week course*

* Initially hired as a Unit Aide / targeting hire date of 11/5/2026 *

* Next class starts 11/10/2026 *

* This class will be conducted on evening hours (3pm - 11pm), or depending on needs of the center *

As a Nursing Assistant Trainee, you will receive hands‑on training and mentorship to develop essential skills in providing care to our residents. This entry‑level position offers a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn under the guidance of experienced healthcare professionals. You will attend class, lab instruction and clinical experiences to prepare for the Certified Nursing Assistant exam.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage in training programs to gain knowledge of healthcare protocols and procedures
• Learn and apply fundamental nursing skills under supervision
• Assist nursing staff in providing daily care to residents
• Support residents with activities of daily living, including bathing and grooming
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure the well‑being of residents

Requirements:

• Must be able to commit to a full time course, (Monday - Friday / 8 hours a day) for 4 weeks.
• Must have excellent attendance, reliable transportation, be consistently dependable.
• THPs start at $16 an hour / Then after completion promoted to LNA, and pay is $20 an hour (base). There are additional shift differentials on top of base pay.
• Must be able to stand, bend, lift, work all day.
• Need to have a good understanding of what an LNA does (full care / bathing / changing / bodily fluids etc…)
• After graduation, must be able to work days, evenings, or overnights…and must cover 2 weekends per month.
• Must commit to working in our Center for 1 year Full-time after getting LNA license.
• There is a course fee payback requirement if required year is not met.

What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Dover team enjoys:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

Rate of Pay

Up to USD $16.00/Hr.

What You’ll Bring:

Qualifications of a Nursing Assistant Trainee include:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
• Passion for healthcare and a desire to learn and grow in a Long-Term Care setting
• Compassionate and empathetic nature
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values:Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.