Essentia Virginia Care Center
2103090 NURSING HOME - VIR SNFBecome 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certification/Licensure Requirements:
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Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
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-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.
Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota.
Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of more than 15,000 employees, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practitioners, who serve our patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives.
Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, six long-term care facilities, six assisted living and independent living facilities, six ambulance services, 24 retail pharmacies, and one research institute.
