Nursing Assistant - LTC - Flex D/E/N

2055 Deer River Healthcare Center, INC.; United States; Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a nursing assistant to provide direct resident care in a skilled nursing facility. You will assist with hygiene, meals, and daily needs while maintaining a safe, clean environment and promptly reporting changes to the nurse on duty.

Position is flex with 24–36 hours weekly, including day, evening, and night shifts on a rotating schedule. Weekend/holiday rotation with differentials applies; on-call is not required.

Qualifications

• Flex position scheduled for 24–36 hours per week with rotating day, evening and night shifts.
• Current registration on the applicable state nursing assistant registry or obtain within 4 months of hire/transfer.
• Weekend and holiday rotation, no on-call obligation.
• Shift differential applies for evening and night hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to skilled nursing facility residents.
• Assist with personal hygiene and nutritional needs.
• Recognize and promptly report changes in resident condition to the shift nurse.
• Maintain a safe, clean, attractive, and neat environment for residents.
• Recognize and prevent abuse of vulnerable adults in care.
• Identify safety hazards and respond to emergencies.

Education

Nursing assistant certification

Job description

Building Location: Essentia Homestead Department: 2143090 NURSING HOME - DEER 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: Flex position will be scheduled for 24 - 36 hours per week based on need. Shifts will rotate - day, evening, night Weekend rotation, holiday rotation, no on-call obligation

Pay Range: $22.50 - $29.25, final offer based on experience Evening shift diff - $1.50 Night shift diff - $1.75

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: 0.6 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: FTE Flex D/E/N (United States of America) Shift Start Time: varies Shift End Time: varies Weekends: rotation Holidays: Yes Call Obligation: No

Union: Deer River SEIU (DRH SEIU) Union Posting Deadline: 10/29/2026 Compensation Range: $22.50 - $29.25

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].

Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others. Our Values Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status.

Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post-offer screenings. Screenings includes verification of your legal right to work in the United States, a health screening and immunization review, verification of applicable licensure, certifications, education, and experience, and background checks including criminal, urine drug screen and MVR where required.