Compassionate Nursing Assistant: Patient Care & Safety

essentiahealth; Aurora (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant at Northern Pines Care Center to provide direct care to skilled nursing residents. You will assist with personal hygiene, support nutritional needs, and help maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment.

The role requires current registration on the state nursing assistant registry (or registration within 4 months of hire) and a 0.6 FTE schedule with Day, Evening, and Night rotations.

Qualifications

• Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry or obtain within 4 months of hire/transfer.
• Transitioning from Nursing Assistant – Student requires registration upon hire/transfer.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to skilled nursing facility residents.
• Assist with personal hygiene and nutritional needs.
• Recognize changes in resident condition and report promptly to shift nurse.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and neat environment; prevent abuse of vulnerable adults.
• Identify safety hazards and respond to emergencies as needed.

Skills

Direct patient care

Safety awareness

Reporting changes

Education

State NA registry registration

Job description

Essentia Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant at Northern Pines Care Center to provide direct care to skilled nursing residents. You will assist with personal hygiene, support nutritional needs, and help maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment.

The role requires current registration on the state nursing assistant registry (or registration within 4 months of hire) and a 0.6 FTE schedule with Day, Evening, and Night rotations.