Compassionate Nursing Assistant - Direct Care & Safety

Essentia Health; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a nursing assistant to provide direct care to skilled nursing facility residents, helping with personal hygiene, nutrition, and a safe environment. You will recognize changes in residents’ conditions and report them promptly to the shift nurse, while maintaining a clean, safe setting to support comfort and well-being.

The role requires current state nursing assistant registry registration or obtaining it within 4 months of hire, with provisions for students

Qualifications

• Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry or obtain within 4 months of hire/transfer date.
• If transitioning from Nursing Assistant - Student position, must have registration upon hire/transfer.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to skilled nursing facility residents.
• Assist with personal hygiene and meeting nutritional needs.
• Recognize changes in resident condition and report to shift nurse.

Skills

Direct care

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Nursing Assistant registration (state registry)

Job description

Essentia Health is seeking a nursing assistant to provide direct care to skilled nursing facility residents, helping with personal hygiene, nutrition, and a safe environment. You will recognize changes in residents’ conditions and report them promptly to the shift nurse, while maintaining a clean, safe setting to support comfort and well-being.

The role requires current state nursing assistant registry registration or obtaining it within 4 months of hire, with provisions for students