Nursing Assistant- LTC ( 0.6-0.9 Flex)

Essentia Health; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a nursing assistant to provide direct care to skilled nursing facility residents, helping with personal hygiene, nutrition, and a safe environment. You will recognize changes in residents’ conditions and report them promptly to the shift nurse, while maintaining a clean, safe setting to support comfort and well-being.

The role requires current state nursing assistant registry registration or obtaining it within 4 months of hire, with provisions for students

Qualifications

• Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry or obtain within 4 months of hire/transfer date.
• If transitioning from Nursing Assistant - Student position, must have registration upon hire/transfer.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to skilled nursing facility residents.
• Assist with personal hygiene and meeting nutritional needs.
• Recognize changes in resident condition and report to shift nurse.

Skills

Direct care

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Nursing Assistant registration (state registry)

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.

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.