About the role#
This Nursing Assistant Student Program offers a path to becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Northern Pines Medical Center. The program covers the full cost of tuition and the certification exam, while providing paid, hands-on experience in a healthcare environment. This is a Flex position (0.6-0.9 FTE) requiring 24-36 hours per week.
What you'll do#
- Assist licensed professionals and direct care staff with personal care tasks based on individualized care plans to ensure resident comfort.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment for residents.
- Support residents with meal setup, water distribution, and other basic personal care needs.
- Facilitate activities and exercise opportunities as assigned.
- Provide support for residents' psychosocial needs and emotional well-being.
- Observe and report changes in resident conditions to supervisors and complete required documentation accurately.
- Assist with entrance screening and other assigned duties.
What you'll need#
- No prior education is required.
- Must successfully complete all facility-required training courses.
Location & details#
- Location: Aurora, Minnesota.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $15.00 per hour during the training period. Upon certification, pay adjusts to the Essentia Health Virginia Care Center CNA scale.
- Benefits: Includes health, dental, life, and accident insurance, 401K employer contributions, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement.
