What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paid Training - Nursing Assistant - Long Term Care position at essentiahealth?
Building Location: Essentia Virginia Care Center Department: 2103090 NURSING HOME - VIR SNF Job Description: Become a Certified Nursing Assistant with Essentia Health – No-Cost Training Opportunity! The Essentia Health Virginia Care Center team is excited to partner with Advanced Minnesota to offer free Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training for individuals interested in beginning a rewarding career in healthcare. This program covers the full cost of education and the certification exam required to become a CNA. Participants will also earn income while training by providing indirect care to patients. Program Highlights · No cost for tuition or certification exam · Earn income during training · Hands-on experience in a supportive healthcare environment As a CNA Trainee, You Will: · Assist licensed professionals and direct care staff with personal care tasks based on individualized care plans to ensure residents’ comfort. · Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment for residents. · Assist with meal setup, water pass, and other basic personal care needs. · Provide activities and exercise opportunities as assigned. · Support residents with psychosocial needs and emotional well-being. · Observe and promptly report any changes in residents’ conditions to supervisors. · Complete all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner. · Assist with entrance screening and other duties as assigned. Rate of Pay: • $15.00/hour during training CNA wage upon certification, based on Essentia Health Virginia Care Center’s CNA pay scale - $19.22/hour base 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. Education Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: Experience in healthcare setting Interest in Long Term Care Licensure/Certification Qualifications: Certification/Licensure Requirements: Must pass the educational component and receive their certificate of completion within 4 months from date of hire as a student FTE: 0.6 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time: varies Shift End Time: varies Weekends: rotation Holidays: No Call Obligation: No Union: Union Posting Deadline: Compensation Range: - 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 (218) 576-0000. To search for more jobs, please CLICK HERE. Find more than a job. Find more in yourself. Find your calling. 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.