Clinical Associate (Nursing Assistant) Training Program

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

Job Description:

✨ Clinical Associate (Nursing Assistant) Training Program (CATP) ✨

 Hosted at Winchester Hospital

The following two weeks of training and orientation are mandatory:

• 11/9/2026 - 11/13/2026
• 11/16/2026 - 11/20/2026

Are you pursuing a path in Pre-Med, Physician Assistant studies, or Nursing—or looking for a meaningful way to start your career in healthcare? This is a great opportunity to build valuable clinical experience in a supportive environment.

Winchester Hospital is a 5x Magnet designated, Top 10 Massachusetts recognized 223-bed regional hospital that is the leading provider of comprehensive health care services in the northwest suburban Boston area. 

Winchester Hospital, a proud member of Beth Israel Lahey Health, is currently hiring Nursing Assistants, who are committed to making a positive impact in health care.

Under the direction of our nursing staff, we will partner with you to provide the best personalized patient care within our Magnet-designated, Top 10 Massachusetts recognized 229-bed hospital.

Our paid Clinical Associate Training Program (CATP) is designed to support candidates with little or no patient care experience that are seeking a direct patient care position within our hospital. Upon successful completion of this program, candidates will join one of our inpatient teams to deliver superior physical and emotional assistance to our patients.

CATP REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidates for this program must be able to commit to no less than 24hrs a week (various hours/various shifts including every other weekend and holiday rotation) for at least one year.
• Candidates cannot reduce their hours during their first year of employment.
• Candidates will be required to attend all of our training program sessions.
• Starting rate is $19.50 an hour plus any applicable shift differentials.
• Benefit package including free parking is available.

Pay Range:

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.  Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care 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) as a condition of employment.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled