Paid CNA Training - Spring 2026 Class - Grace Home

Essentia Health; Minnesota; On-site; USD 20,664 - 25,513; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance and HSA or FSA accounts

Dental and Vision insurances

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) retirement account

Paid parental leave after one year

Job summary

Essentia Health is hiring for a Spring 2026 paid CNA training program at Grace Home in Graceville, Minnesota. As a CNA Student, you'll complete coursework online and earn $15 hourly while gaining hands-on experience in healthcare. After certification, the hourly wage increases to at least $18.52.

This role involves direct care and general duties, contributing to a home-like environment. Employees enjoy extensive benefits, including health insurance, PTO, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Registered as a CNA with the state of Minnesota within 4 months of hire.
• Experience in a healthcare setting and interest in Long Term Care are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete coursework online while receiving $15 hourly.
• Assist in direct resident care, housekeeping, laundry, dietary, and activity functions.

Job description

Job Description:

Are you ready to jumpstart your healthcare career? Apply for our Spring 2026 paid CNA training! Grace Home, Essentia Health's long-term care facility in Graceville, Minnesota, will hire you as a CNA Student and pay for your class. You will be responsible to complete your coursework online and will be paid $15 hourly to orient, perform clinicals, and serve in a non-certified capacity with our residents. Once you pass the course and your test, you will be promoted to a CNA and earn a wage of at least $18.52 hourly.

Education Qualifications:

• No educational requirements.

What You'll Do:

This position is part of a self-directed, cross trained team. Each team member is trained in direct resident care, housekeeping, laundry, dietary, and activity functions following facility policies, procedures, and programs. A holistic approach will be taken to coordinate resident/patient centered care in a home like environment.

Employees scheduled 24+ hours weekly enjoy these benefits:

• Health Insurance and HSA or FSA accounts
• Dental and Vision insurances
• Supplemental insurances - critical illness, accident, & hospital indemnity
• Paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance
• Supplemental Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual and 7 paid holidays per year
• Paid parental leave after one year
• Adoption assistance after one year
• Bereavement & Jury Duty (all regularly scheduled employees)

All employees, including casual, enjoy these benefits:

• Take Charge (employee wellness program)
• Guidance Resources (free confidential counseling)
• Employee discount program
• 401(k) retirement account (traditional & Roth)
• 401(k) matching & discretionary contributions (subject to service requirements)

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• Registered as a CNA with the state of Minnesota within 4 months of hire.
• Experience in a healthcare setting and interest in Long Term Care are preferred.