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

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

Building Location:

Northern Pines Care Center

Department:

2133090 NURSING HOME - NPMC SNF

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.

Education 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:

0.6

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

varies

Shift End Time:

varies

Weekends:

rotation

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

Northern Pines Hospital AFSCME (NPAFSCME)

Union Posting Deadline:

08/10/2026

Compensation Range:

-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].