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Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long Term Care - Grace Home

Essentia Health logoEssentia Health~$20–$30/hrtypicalGraceville, MNPart timePosted 3w agoStill open, checked every night

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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in Minnesota post a median of $23.67 an hour, the middle half $22.06–$24.56, across 340 jobs that state their pay. Certified nursing assistants employed in Minnesota earn a median of $22.44 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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What Minnesota requires of a certified nursing assistant

Nursing Assistant on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry, from the Minnesota Department of Health, Nursing Assistant Registry.

  • Training: at least 75 hours, 16 of them supervised clinical practice.
  • Exam: Knowledge test and manual skills test; MDH contracts with Headmaster for the competency evaluation.

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About the job

Building Location

Grace Home Nursing Home

Department

3093090 NURSING HOME - GV SNF

Job Description

Responsible for providing direct care to skilled nursing facility residents and for serving the needs of residents in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort, within the scope of the nursing assistant role. Provides personal hygiene care, assists with providing for nutritional needs; recognizes and deals with the problems of the aging process, recognizes and promptly report changes in resident condition to shift nurse, and maintains a safe, clean, attractive, and neat environment for the residents. Must be aware of and prevent the abuse of vulnerable adults in the care of the Essentia Health skilled nursing facility. Maintains awareness of safety issues and strives to accomplish all responsibilities in a safe manner. Identifies safety hazards and emergency situations and initiates corrective actions.

24 - 36 hours per week

Day, evening, and night shifts available

Education Qualifications

About Grace Home

Grace Home provides 24-hour skilled nursing care in a comfortable, home-like setting. Our location offers peaceful views of the surrounding farmland, with Lake Toqua just across the street . We are also conveniently located adjacent to the Essentia Health hospital and clinic .

We want residents to feel at home, which is why Grace Home offers amenities and activities designed to support comfort, independence, connection, and quality of life.

Make yourself at home at Grace Home - and help our residents do the same.

What We’re Looking For

  • Current Minnesota Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
  • A genuine desire to care for and connect with older adults.
  • Compassion, patience, and respect for each resident's individuality.
  • Strong observation and communication skills.
  • Dependability and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the CNA position.

What You’ll Do

  • As a CNA at Grace Home, you’ll provide compassionate, person-centered care while promoting each resident’s safety, comfort, dignity, and independence.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry or obtains within 4 months of hire/ transfer date. If transitioning from the Nursing Assistant – Student position, must have registration upon hire/transfer.

FTE

1

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

Yes

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.

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About Essentia Health

Essentia Health is a health system with more than 16,500 (source: Essentia Health, About Essentia Health) employees, 14 (source: Essentia Health, About Essentia Health) hospitals and 80 (source: Essentia Health, About Essentia Health) clinics serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota. Source: Essentia Health, About Essentia Health

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