Resident Assistant - Casual
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Minnesota
2 open- $16.28–$24.42/hr
Detroit Lakes, MN (opens on this page)
Part time · Posted 3w ago
- $16.28–$24.42/hr
Detroit Lakes, MN (opens on this page)
Part time · Posted 3w ago
How this pay compares
This posting states $16.28–$24.42 an hour. Open caregiver jobs in Minnesota post a median of $20.02 an hour, the middle half $19.66–$21.50, across 214 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Caregivers employed in Minnesota earn a median of $18.45 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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Medicare rating of Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes
Medicare gives Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Minnesota's hospitals average 3.8). 80% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Minnesota hospitals by rating.
What Minnesota requires of a caregiver
Minnesota issues no caregiver credential of its own, by its own rules.
- Unlicensed personnel giving basic home care services for a licensed home care provider must complete a training and competency evaluation on the statutory topics, or pass a written or oral test on their tasks plus a practical skills test, and complete an orientation to home care licensing rules before serving clients; the provider keeps documentation of the required background study.
- Staying active: At least eight hours of annual training for each 12 months of employment (Minn. Stat. 144A.4796).
Caregiver and home health aide jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 85.3%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.64x · Clicks 27
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 75.8% · Stating an hourly rate 73.5%
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About the job
Building Location
Lincoln Park Assisted Living
Department
3134070 ASSISTED LIVING - DL AL
Job Description
Assists with selected routine and non technical aspects of nursing care during an assigned shift, under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Will assist with care of the older adult and geriatric population.
Education Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification as Home Health Aide or Nursing Assistant
Licensure/Certification Qualifications
Certification/Licensure Requirements
- CPR certification required, or must be completed within 90 days of hire
FTE
0
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option
Shift Rotation
FTE Flex D/E/N (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
$16.28 - $24.42
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.
From Essentia Health's job posting for Detroit Lakes, MN, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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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
Based in Duluth, MNHires in Minnesota, North Dakota, WisconsinPay on its listings: 61.1% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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