Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long Term Care 0.6-0.9 Flex

Essentia Health; Aurora (MN); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant at Northern Pines Care Center in Aurora, MN. You will provide direct care, assist with daily living activities, and monitor residents’ safety and comfort in a skilled nursing setting.

The role requires current nursing assistant registry in the state and a commitment to reporting changes to the nurse in charge. Weekend and shift rotations are included, with a strong emphasis on resident safety and abuse prevention.

Qualifications

• Direct care to skilled nursing facility residents.
• Assist with personal hygiene and nutritional needs.
• Recognize aging-related changes and report to shift nurse.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to residents in a safe, clean, and comfortable environment.
• Assist with personal hygiene and activities of daily living.
• Recognize and promptly report changes in resident condition to the shift nurse.
• Maintain safety and prevent abuse of vulnerable adults in Essentia Health facility.

Skills

Direct patient care

Personal hygiene care

Observe and report changes

Education

Current state nursing assistant registry

Job description

Building Location:Northern Pines Care CenterDepartment:2133090 NURSING HOME - NPMC SNFJob 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.Education Qualifications:Licensure/Certification Qualifications:Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry or obtains within 4 months of hire/ transfer date. If transitioning from the Nursing Assistant – Student position, must have registration upon hire/transfer.FTE:0.6Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:Shift Rotation:Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)Shift Start Time:variesShift End Time:variesWeekends:rotationHolidays:NoCall Obligation:NoUnion:Northern Pines Hospital AFSCME (NPAFSCME)Union Posting Deadline:08/10/2026Compensation Range:$22.50 - $29.67Employee 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].