Nursing Assistant - Certified - Long Term Care (.6-.9 Flex)

Essentia Health; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) employer contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Generous time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Virginia Care Center in Virginia is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct care to residents, assist with personal hygiene and nutrition, and report changes in resident conditions to the shift nurse. The role emphasizes safety and a clean, welcoming environment for residents.

This position is 0.6 FTE with flexible shifts (D/E/N) and requires completion of an educational component within 4 months from hire.

Qualifications

• Provides direct care to residents and assists with personal hygiene.
• Recognizes changes in resident condition and reports to shift nurse promptly.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and neat environment for residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to skilled nursing facility residents and assist with hygiene, nutrition, and safety.
• Report changes in resident condition to shift nurse and participate in maintaining a safe environment.

Skills

Patient care

Safety awareness

Communication

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for providing direct care to skilled nursing facility residents and for serving the needs of residents in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort, within the scope of the nursing assistant role. Provides personal hygiene care, assists with providing for nutritional needs; recognizes and deals with the problems of the aging process, recognizes and promptly report changes in resident condition to shift nurse, and maintains a safe, clean, attractive, and neat environment for the residents. Must be aware of and prevent the abuse of vulnerable adults in the care of the Essentia Health skilled nursing facility. Maintains awareness of safety issues and strives to accomplish all responsibilities in a safe manner. Identifies safety hazards and emergency situations, and initiates corrective actions.

Building Location

Essentia Virginia Care Center

Department

2103090 NURSING HOME - VIR SNF

Education Qualifications

none

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

• Must pass the educational component and receive their certificate of completion within 4 months from date of hire as a student

Fte

0.6

Shift Rotation

FTE Flex D/E/N (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

varies

Shift End Time

varies

Weekends

rotation

Holidays

Yes

Call Obligation

No

Union

VA Hospital AFSCME Service Workers (VAHOSPAIDE)07/7/2026

Compensation Range

$19.22 - $24.30

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].