Nursing Assistant - (CNA) Long Term Care AM/PM

Essentia Health • Graceville, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant provides direct care to skilled nursing facility residents and serves their needs in a manner that supports their safety and comfort, within the scope of the nursing assistant role. The position provides personal hygiene care, assists with nutritional needs, recognizes and addresses concerns related to the aging process, and promptly reports changes in a resident’s condition to the shift nurse. It also maintains a safe, clean, attractive, and neat environment for residents.

The Nursing Assistant must be aware of and prevent abuse of vulnerable adults in the Essentia Health skilled nursing facility. The role maintains awareness of safety issues, carries out responsibilities safely, identifies hazards and emergencies, and initiates corrective actions.

Requirements

• Current registration on the applicable state nursing assistant registry, or, if transitioning from the Nursing Assistant – Student position, obtain registration within four months of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to skilled nursing facility residents within the scope of the nursing assistant role.
• Serve residents in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort.
• Provide personal hygiene care and assist with residents’ nutritional needs.
• Recognize and address problems associated with the aging process.
• Recognize and promptly report changes in resident condition to the shift nurse.
• Maintain a safe, clean, attractive, and neat environment for residents.
• Be aware of and prevent the abuse of vulnerable adults.
• Identify safety hazards and emergency situations and initiate corrective actions.

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: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed