Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Acute Care | Days & Evenings

Perham Health; Perham (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement plan options

Life and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Scholarship opportunities

Holiday premium rates

Weekend/holiday bonuses

Leave & accommodations

Job summary

Perham Health is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for Med/Surg units in Perham, MN. This full-time role involves direct patient care, including hygiene, ADLs, mobility, and responding to call lights.

You will assess patients, report changes, and maintain a safe, clean environment while supporting teamwork and effective communication. The position requires MN CNA credentials, strong English communication, and the ability to operate patient care equipment safely.

Qualifications

• Nursing Assistant (CNA or NA/R) in the state of Minnesota.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Aptitude to learn how to operate the assigned patient care equipment safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supports Med/Surg patients with personal hygiene (bathing, oral) and elimination, eating and hydration, ADL's (dressing, grooming), ambulation, turning positioning, patient transportation, and promptly responding to patient call lights.
• Contributes to the assessment of the patient status by observing, collecting, and reporting data, including by not limited to: vital signs, intake and output, height and weight, patient and family comments and behavior, and basic symptoms or changes from normal health status. Promptly reports pertinent changes to the appropriate licensed professional.
• Contributes to a safe and orderly patient care and work environment by following procedures for: cleaning all used patient equipment, caring for patients with restraints, and cleaning the kitchenette, utility, and storage rooms; will stock supplies, as needed, and keep patient rooms neat.
• Contributes to effective patient care and teamwork through effective interpersonal relationships with patients, families, co-workers and other departments; communicating information through appropriate channels; growing in knowledge of basic medical terminology; receiving and conveying messages. Is a productive member of the team and completes assigned duties with minimal direct supervision.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Equipment operation safety

Education

Nursing Assistant (CNA) Minnesota

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Perham Health - Perham, MN 56573, Position Type: Full-Time, Salary Range: $20.40 - $28.12 Hourly, Job Shift: Rotating, Making an Impact - Our Commitment, Your Opportunity!

At Perham Health, our success is rooted in the strength of our team. We've cultivated a collaborative workplace centered on excellence, compassion, integrity, and respect. Here, you'll discover avenues for personal and professional growth, surrounded by a dedicated and supportive team committed to making a meaningful impact. Additionally, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package designed to enhance your overall well-being.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Position Details

• Supports Med/Surg patients with personal hygiene (bathing, oral) and elimination, eating and hydration, ADL's (dressing, grooming), ambulation, turning positioning, patient transportation, and promptly responding to patient call lights.
• Contributes to the assessment of the patient status by observing, collecting, and reporting data, including by not limited to: vital signs, intake and output, height and weight, patient and family comments and behavior, and basic symptoms or changes from normal health status. Promptly reports pertinent changes to the appropriate licensed professional.
• Contributes to a safe and orderly patient care and work environment by following procedures for: cleaning all used patient equipment, caring for patients with restraints, and cleaning the kitchenette, utility, and storage rooms; will stock supplies, as needed, and keep patient rooms neat.
• Contributes to effective patient care and teamwork through effective interpersonal relationships with patients, families, co-workers and other departments; communicating information through appropriate channels; growing in knowledge of basic medical terminology; receiving and conveying messages. Is a productive member of the team and completes assigned duties with minimal direct supervision.

What You Offer

• Nursing Assistant (CNA or NA/R) in the state of Minnesota.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Aptitude to learn how to operate the assigned patient care equipment safely and effectively.

Work Schedule

• Full-time, 64 hours per biweekly pay period
• 8-hour shifts, rotating days and evenings; availability for both day and evening shifts is required
• Includes every other weekend and rotating holidays

What We Offer

• People join Perham Health for the opportunities and stay because of the culture. Perham Health offers a healthy work environment that promotes quality in ourselves and those we provide care to. We offer health/dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plan options, life and long-term disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), scholarship opportunities, holiday premium rates, weekend and holiday pick-up bonuses, funeral/jury duty/military leave, and more.

Perham Health is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

Perham Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy.

An accepted offer will require a pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.