Patient Care Assistant – Day Shift (24h/wk) - Incentive Eligible

Essentia Health; Detroit Lakes (MN); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive up to $1500

Benefits package

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care in the St. Mary’s - Detroit Lakes MED SURG float pool. You will assist with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and comfort, under RN supervision, contributing to safe patient handling and documentation.

The role requires BLS and nurse aide training, with 24 hours/week on day shift and participation in weekend/holiday rotation. Hiring incentive up to $1,500 is available.

Qualifications

• Duties include patient hygiene, nutrition support, comfort care, and safe transfers.
• Ability to take vital signs and document findings accurately.
• Work under RN supervision to support unit goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and comfort in the MED SURG unit.
• Assist with hygiene, nutrition, and safety around patients.
• Record vital signs and report changes to the RN promptly.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment per Joint Commission standards.

Education

Nurse aide training program

BLS certification

Job description

Essentia Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care in the St. Mary’s - Detroit Lakes MED SURG float pool. You will assist with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and comfort, under RN supervision, contributing to safe patient handling and documentation.

The role requires BLS and nurse aide training, with 24 hours/week on day shift and participation in weekend/holiday rotation. Hiring incentive up to $1,500 is available.