Compassionate Nursing Assistant: Resident Care & Safety

Essentia Health; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct care for skilled nursing facility residents in Minnesota. The role focuses on personal hygiene, nutritional support, and maintaining a safe, clean environment to ensure resident safety and comfort.

Responsibilities include recognizing changes in resident condition, promptly reporting to the shift nurse, and preventing abuse of vulnerable adults, while actively identifying safety hazards and taking corrective action during

Qualifications

• Active registration on the state Nursing Assistant registry or obtained within 4 months of hire.
• Must transition from Nursing Assistant - Student with registration upon hire if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to skilled nursing facility residents for safety and comfort.
• Assist with personal hygiene and nutritional needs.
• Recognize changes in resident condition and report promptly to the shift nurse.
• Maintain a safe, clean, attractive environment and prevent abuse of vulnerable adults.
• Identify safety hazards and initiate corrective actions in emergencies.

Skills

Direct patient care

Hygiene support

Nutritional assistance

Safety awareness

Education

Nursing Assistant registration

Job description

Essentia Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct care for skilled nursing facility residents in Minnesota. The role focuses on personal hygiene, nutritional support, and maintaining a safe, clean environment to ensure resident safety and comfort.

Responsibilities include recognizing changes in resident condition, promptly reporting to the shift nurse, and preventing abuse of vulnerable adults, while actively identifying safety hazards and taking corrective action during