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Nursing Assistant Trainee

Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
La Jara, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 9/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/3/2026
Competitive Pay! New CNA Class Starting October 5!

Our community mission statement includes “treating staff like family.” We recognize that our staff are our most important customers. We are committed to doing everything we can to treat our employees like the valuable asset they are and to treat them the way we would treat our own family members—because they are!

Nursing Assistant Trainee Benefits:

  • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Time-and-a-Half Holiday Pay
  • Extensive PTO Package
  • Discounted Meals
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Sign-On Bonus
  • Tuition Advancement
  • Student Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Free Life Insurance
  • Free Legal Services
  • Daily Pay
  • Employee Appreciation Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program


Nursing Assistant Trainee Qualifications:

  • Current CNA certification or willingness to complete the Nurse Aide Training Program
  • CPR certification preferred
  • Long-term care experience preferred but not required
  • Compassionate, dependable, and interested in starting a career in healthcare


Nursing Assistant Trainee Job Duties:

  • Assist residents with activities of daily living
  • Provide compassionate and respectful care
  • Follow state and federal guidelines
  • Follow facility policies and procedures
  • Work collaboratively with the nursing team


Are You Interested in Becoming a CNA? Now Is Your Chance!

Cottonwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is currently hiring Nursing Assistant Trainees for our upcoming Nurse Aide Training Program!

The Next Class Begins October 5!

Lecture Schedule: Mondays and Tuesdays

9:00 AM–12:00 PM

The six-week lecture portion of the program will begin October 5 and run through November 10.

Students will also complete required skills training and clinical requirements as part of the Nurse Aide Training Program. Completion of the training program will prepare students to take the State Certification Test and pursue CNA certification.

Once certified, pay increases!

Candidates must be available and open to working weekends and holidays.

If you're ready to begin a rewarding career in healthcare and become a Certified Nursing Assistant, apply today!

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