Nursing Assistant Training Program

@ Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of New England
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of New Englandencompasshealthrehabilitationhospitalofnewengland.com

Nursing Assistant Training Program

Cambridge, MA
Posted 3 days ago

About the job

Encompass Health is a leader in post-acute care with 150+ locations. The program prepares candidates for nursing assistant roles, focusing on patient care, clinical skills, and medical equipment use, providing a pathway into healthcare.

Requirements

  • Interest in healthcare
  • Willing to learn patient care
  • Basic communication skills
  • Team player

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Passion for caregiving
  • Able to follow instructions

Full job description

PAID TRAINING OPPORTUNITY!

Classes beginning:

August 6, 2026

We are currently seeking candidates for our hospital Nursing Assistant Training Program! Upon completion of the training program, you will transition into a nursing assistant role at the hospital. The program will prepare you to become a nursing assistant by teaching you the fundamentals of patient care, developing clinical competency in areas such as patient transfers, infection control, activities of daily living, signs and symptoms of various diagnoses, and medical terminology. You will learn to use medical equipment such as vital sign machines, glucometers, transfer equipment, and will receive hands on training at our acute rehabilitation hospital.

The Nursing Assistant position is an excellent entry-level role providing a pathway into the healthcare field. Our hospital offers a career ladder program for individuals looking to progress as nursing assistants. This training program provides an excellent baseline of skills for those looking to someday go into nursing or medicine.

The Encompass Health Way
We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!
At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.

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