Nursing Assistant Trainee - CNA
About the job
- Interest in the nursing needs of older adults and chronically ill people, with the ability to work with both.
- Passion for healthcare and a desire to learn and grow in a long-term care setting.
- A compassionate and empathetic nature.
- Communication and teamwork skills.
- Attend class, lab instruction, and clinical experiences to prepare for the Certified Nursing Assistant exam.
- 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 residents' well-being.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
About the company
National Health Care Associates runs a network of skilled nursing and assisted living centers in the Northeast, providing post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care. Its services include inpatient rehabilitation, ongoing skilled nursing care, and supportive assisted living to patients after hospital stays or who need long-term living arrangements. The care model relies on in-facility teams delivering therapies (such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy), medical oversight, and personalized care plans to help residents recover and maintain independence. The company differentiates itself through a 35-year track record focused on high-quality care, strong customer service, and a nurturing environment designed to help guests become better, brighter, and stronger versions of themselves. Its clear goal is to improve residents’ health, functional outcomes, and quality of life while providing compassionate, reliable support in a stable network of facilities.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Hempstead, New York
Founded
1984
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- NHCA's 2026-08-25 website still shows broad geographic coverage and operating scale.
- Post-acute demand supports center utilization as seniors need rehab-to-long-term-care transitions.
- Its multi-state footprint reduces dependence on any single facility, payer, or local market.
What critics are saying
- NHCA's private status limits public transparency on staffing, margins, and occupancy.
- A 2026 DOJ health-care fraud crackdown increases billing-compliance scrutiny across nursing homes.
- Any Medicaid rate pressure in 2026 would hit NHCA's Northeast centers quickly and directly.
What makes National Health Care Associates unique
- NHCA runs 47 Northeast centers, per its 2026-09-01 locations page.
- Its continuum spans rehab, long-term care, assisted living, and memory care.
- The NHCA brand emphasizes local center identity across Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont.
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Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Pulmonary Ventilator Unit One of three skilled nursing ventilator units in Connecticut, vent unit designed to maximize functional abilities of individuals living with pulmonary disorders By: National Health Care Associates Cutting The Ribbon And Making History At Riverside EAST HARTFORD, Conn. - April 1, 2025 - PRLog -- Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center (Riverside), an affiliate of National Health Care Associates (NHCA), is excited to announce the official opening of its new Pulmonary Ventilator Unit. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on March 20 at the facility, marking a significant milestone in the center's commitment to enhancing care for patients with respiratory conditions.Riverside's Pulmonary Ventilator Unit is designed to provide advanced respiratory support for patients requiring long-term ventilator therapy. This state-of-the- art unit is equipped with modern ventilators, a trained staff, and a multidisciplinary team dedicated to ensuring the best possible outcomes for patients with chronic pulmonary conditions, including respiratory failure. One of only three skilled nursing ventilator units in Connecticut, Riverside can accommodate up to 20 individuals with pulmonary disorders in private, dedicated ventilator rooms.The unit is co-directed by Drs. Patrick Troy and Michael Perkins, both specialists in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine affiliated with Hartford Healthcare