Personal Care Attendant/Certified Nursing Aide

Lakewood Health System; Staples (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants to join their dedicated team. This role focuses on delivering personalized care to residents, ensuring their dignity and respect are prioritized. With flexible scheduling options, including full-time and part-time shifts, this position offers a supportive work environment where employees can thrive. The organization is recognized for its commitment to quality care and employee well-being, making it an ideal place to launch or advance your career in healthcare. Join a team that values its people and provides opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Generous Planned Time Off

401K Match

Annual Tuition Assistance

Employer Paid Healthcare Premiums

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

• Current MN Certified Nursing Assistant certificate required.
• Welcomes feedback from residents and staff.
• Prioritizes patient safety and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily activities like feeding and bathing.
• Encourage residents to function at their highest ability.
• Communicate resident needs to appropriate staff.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job description

Job Details

Entry Senior Campus - Staples, MN Level Job Location

$19.00 - $23.65 Hourly Entry Level Salary Range Job Category

Description

About Lakewood

Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted a Star Tribune Top Workplace for the fifth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.

About the Care Center

Lakewood Care Center is an 87-bed, Medicare certified skilled long-term care facility recognized by Nursing Home Compare as one of the best nursing homes in Minnesota based on survey results involving nursing staff, health inspections and quality measures. We pledge to treat every person with the respect and dignity they deserve, and to focus on improving our residents' quality of life, by delivering the highest quality of care.

Mission for PCA/CNA - Care Center

The PCA/CNA-Care Center will provide personalized, compassionate care to residents while focusing on dignity and respect for each resident in their care.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to residence with daily activities such as feeding and bathing


• Encourage residents to function at the highest level of their ability


• Communicate information regarding resident needs through written and verbal communication to appropriate staff members


• Observe proper infection control and safety procedures


• Respond positively to feedback (questions, suggestions, problems) from residents, guests, family members and fellow staff

Position Type

We offer flexible scheduling to promote work/life balance. Currently hiring full-time and part-time employees for the following shifts:

8 hour shifts

-6:00am-2:30pm

-2:00pm-10:30pm

-10:00pm-6:15am

12 hour shifts

-6:00am-6:30pm

-5:45pm-6:15am

-NOC Weekend Warrior: Work three 12s, get paid for 40

Starting pay for Certified Nursing Assistants is $19/hour and does not include additional compensation available through:

• Shift pick-up, shift differential,overtime


• Increases based on certifications, education, experience or additional duties (such as TMA)

Not certified, but want to become certified? LHS offers on-site CNA courses several times per year. Reach out to Ashley Wallgren to find out how you can get hired and paid while working towards your CNA!

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Current MN Certified Nursing Assistant certificate (can receive via paid training time on-the-job upon hire)

Ideal Candidate

• Welcomes feedback from guests, residents and fellow staff


• Prioritizes patient safety by paying close attention to detail when assisting residents with daily activities


• Thrives in a team setting

Benefits

Lakewood Health System is growing and looking for great people to join our mission of providing personalized, quality healthcare for a lifetime. At Lakewood, our people are our most valued asset!

• Generous PlannedTime Off & Wellness Time Off


• 401K Match


• Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year


• Best-in-region employer HSA contributions


• Employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!

With ample opportunities for growth within the system and support as you pursue your personal goals, it's safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare!

Next Steps

Interested, but will the schedule work for you? Have questions on organizational culture, team fit or day-to-day experience?

>>>Contact Ashley Wallgren to discuss the possibilities further:

Ashley Wallgren,Care Center Director of Nursing

P: 218-894-8335

E: [e-mail]

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