Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Nights

Essentia Health; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Essentia Health seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide direct care to residents in a skilled nursing setting, assisting with hygiene and nutrition while ensuring safety and comfort. You will promptly report changes to the shift nurse and maintain a clean, safe environment for residents.

Current registration on the state nursing assistant registry is required or must be obtained within 4 months of hire; a generous night shift differential of $5.50 per hour is included.

Qualifications

• Provide direct care and assist with daily living activities.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness in resident areas.
• Must hold active nursing assistant registration or obtain within 4 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal hygiene and nutrition.
• Recognize changes in condition and report to shift nurse promptly.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and neat environment for residents.

Skills

Direct care

Personal hygiene care

Safety awareness

Observation & reporting

Resident comfort

Education

Nursing Assistant Certification

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.

Education Qualifications:

Range of pay $22.50 - $29.25 - offer will be based on experience

Generous straight night shift diff of $5.50/hr

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.