“NH Needs Caregivers!” creates incentives for becoming a licensed nursing assistant

CONCORD — “New Hampshire Needs Caregivers!” This straight-forward message encompasses a new initiative to recruit, train and place 700 people in New Hampshire nursing homes as Licensed Nursing Assistants. This grant-funded initiative features a package of resources to help individuals through the process of becoming an LNA and launching their healthcare career. A new website just launched – nhneedscaregivers.org – to help inform and register those interested in the opportunity and a network of training programs is now in place and can also be accessed through the website.

“LNAs play such a crucial role in healthcare. They are front line caregivers tending to the needs of those who are most vulnerable. We are excited to formally launch the NH Needs Caregivers! initiative and shine a bright light on the essential work they do, the demand for more people to pursue this career and the rewards that come with providing these services within our nursing homes,” said Roxie Severance, the grant’s contract administrator at the New Hampshire Health Care Association.