Nursing Assistant - Long Term Care - Casual

Essentia Health; Aurora (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct, compassionate care to residents at Northern Pines Care Center. You will assist with daily activities, hygiene, nutrition, and safety while staying vigilant for changes in residents’ conditions and reporting them to the shift nurse.

The role requires current registration on the state nursing assistant registry, and involves Day/Eve/Night rotation with holidays included. A supportive benefits package is described by Essentia Health.

Qualifications

• Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to skilled nursing facility residents and assist with activities of daily living.
• Assist with personal hygiene and nutritional needs.
• Recognize changes in resident condition and report promptly to shift nurse.
• Maintain a safe, clean, neat environment and prevent abuse of vulnerable adults.

Skills

Patient care

Education

Nursing Assistant Certification/Registry

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.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry

FTE:

0

Shift Rotation:

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

Shift Start Time:

varies

Shift End Time:

varies

Weekends:

rotation

Holidays:

Yes

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

Northern Pines Hospital AFSCME (NPAFSCME)08/5/2026

Compensation Range:

$22.50 - $29.67

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].

It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.