Nursing Assistant - Solvay Hospice House (casual)

Essentia Health • Duluth, MN

2d • $16 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Join Essentia Health’s compassionate team at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, Minnesota. This role provides direct care and support to patients, promoting their safety and comfort while contributing to Essentia Health’s mission and goals. Care is provided under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Assistant Head Nurse, and/or Department Director, possibly with guidance from an LPN. Solvay Hospice House offers a peaceful, home-like environment focused on compassionate end-of-life care, dignity, and quality of life.

This is a casual position requiring at least 32 work hours every six weeks, including eight weekend hours and eight hours on an off shift. The schedule rotates among day, evening, and night shifts, with start and end times as needed. Holiday work is required; there is no call obligation.

Requirements

• Meet at least one of the following: six months of patient care experience; completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program; verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program; or current registration on the applicable state nursing assistant registry.
• Have current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or be able to become certified within one month from the date of hire.
• Work at least 32 hours every six weeks, including eight weekend hours and eight off-shift hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene care and assist with patients’ nutritional needs.
• Provide comfort care and other assistance.
• Transfer patients appropriately and safely.
• Take vital signs and complete recordkeeping.
• Recognize and promptly report changes in patient condition to the RN.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for patients to promote the healing process.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, with supplemental options.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Generous time off.
• Wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed