Paid Nursing Assistant Training Program

Encompass Health·Woburn, Massachusetts

$19 - $19/hrUnknown On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

Paid Nursing Assistant Training Program · $19 - $19/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-45% vs. median posted rate for nursing roles in Woburn, Massachusetts ($34.50/hr)

33 similar openings in the Woburn area · median $32.25/hr

$18.00/hr · lowesthighest · $63.30/hr

this role: $19.00/hrmedian $34.50/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted nursing roles in Woburn, Massachusetts rates. This role sits in the 9th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 45% below the Woburn, Massachusetts median for nursing roles.

Participants will undergo training to learn the fundamentals of patient care and clinical procedures. Upon completion, they will transition into a nursing assistant role at the hospital.

Paid training opportunity!

Starting rate of $19 / hr plus generous shift differentials.

Classes beginning: August 4, 2025 October 6, 2025 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.

Realize the powerful difference you can make.

Take this opportunity to join our team.

To learn more about us, visit us online at encompasshealth.com Connect with us: https://www.facebook.com/encompasscareers https://www.linkedin.com/company/encompasshealth/ https://twitter.com/encompasshlth https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Encompass-Health-EI_IE1959649.11,27.htm Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

This is an entry-level training program with no specific prior experience mentioned as a requirement. Candidates must be willing to learn medical equipment usage and patient care protocols.

Patient care
Infection control
Activities of daily living
Medical terminology
Vital sign monitoring
Clinical competency
Patient transfers
Glucometer operation

Posting details

Employment type: Unknown
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $19 - $19/hr
Location: Woburn, Massachusetts
Posted: Aug 7, 2026
Application: Employer website

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