Nursing Assistant / Nar / Cna

Description Be a part of the Saint Therese difference! Updated wage scales to include a market rate adjustment. Be part of the Saint Therese difference! We are seeking Certified Nursing Assistants, including new graduates, to serve seniors with compassionate, supportive care at one of Minnesota\'s leading nonprofit senior housing and service providers. Available schedules include working every other weekend and holiday: Evening shift 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. (40-56 hours per pay period) The Saint Therese Difference Saint Therese is a nonprofit, Catholic senior living and care organization born out of a simple mission: do ordinary things with extraordinary love. For over 50 years, we have supported Twin Cities\' seniors and their families with innovative programs designed to make life better and more fulfilling. As individual needs change so do our care offerings all while creating countless opportunities for physical wellness, spiritual connection and social activities. Benefits Opportunities for advancement -Grow a life-long career with Saint Therese! Comprehensive benefits for staff scheduled 60+ hours/pay period Generous paid time off plan Retirement plan with employer match Scholarships & Tuition Reimbursement Renewable \$4000 nursing education scholarships available Up to \$1000 annual reimbursement toward education and training related to the Long-Term Care field Location Information We have four senior communities in New Hope, Brooklyn Park, Shoreview and Woodbury that are rich with thoughtful amenities and support. Our compassionate services also reach seniors living in the broader Twin Cities area through home care, outpatient therapies and wellness programs. Rooted in history, Saint Therese of New Hope is our largest community. This care center has 168 skilled nursing beds for long-term and transitional care. In addition, the Residence at Saint Therese of New Hope houses 225 independent apartments and suites for assisted living and memory care. Responsibilities: The Nursing Assistant performs a variety of resident related direct care duties, such as transporting, transferring, toileting, positioning, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming residents, encouraging highest level of independence, and validating residents\' concerns. Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Resident centered thinking, with awareness & sensitivity to resident needs, interests, & abilities Ability to meet the physical demands of position, including lifting over 50 lbs. while transferring a resident Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills Working knowledge of personal computers and related software Ability to work with little supervision and make appropriate judgments Dependability, with the ability to follow direction Maturity to deal effectively with the demands of the job Saint Therese complies with the CMS mandate by requiring our team members be vaccinated against COVID-19. We\'re protecting those most vulnerable from the devastating outcomes of this virus. Successful candidates will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 when starting employment or have an approved medical or religious exemption. Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, Disabled Qualifications Experience Prior NAR, HHA, PCA, or direct care experience preferred (preferred) Licenses & Certifications Nursing Assistant (required) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor\'s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Protected Veterans