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CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant - FT Evenings - Bethany

Good Samaritan

Brainerd, Minnesota

$20–$25.5/hr

About $42k–$53k/yr

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Posted Aug 11, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 11, 2026

What the posting states

Shift
Evenings
Weekends, holidays, call
32 hours per week to include every other weekend and holiday

About this role

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Careers With Purpose Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment. Facility: Gss Mn Brainerd Bethany Location: Brainerd, MN Address: 804 Wright St, Brainerd, MN 56401, USA Shift: 8 Hours - Evening Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 32.00 Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.50 Pay Info: $5,000 Sign On Bonus Available! Department Details Come join a great team! Shift: 2pm-1030pm 32 hours per week to include every other weekend and holiday Generous sign on bonus opportunity Additional weekend incentive of $1.25/hour Additional $1.25/hour shift incentive for any hours worked during the hours of 6pm-6am Job Summary The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) serves as caregiver to the resident during the scheduled work period in long term care(LTC). Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned resident under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). Knowledge of and delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per care plan. Considered a member of the nursing team and is expected to know, and will be held accountable for, following infection prevention and control policies and Personal Protective Equipment use. Provides assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities that may include, but are not limited to, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned resident. Assists the resident in transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment and also provides range of motion and passive exercises. Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, while creating a positive dining experience for the resident. Assists residents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate. The NA aids providers and nursing staff members with procedures, if needed. Documents resident interactions as needed and the outcomes related to resident care, behavior, activity, and dietary. Communicates resident's changing condition and care related concerns/responses to the charge nurse. Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs. Provides housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with keeping living areas clean and operational. Provides assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs and encourages residents to participate. May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed. Qualifications High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required. Minimum age of 16. Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred. Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state certified CNA within four months of date into the position by being enrolled in a training program or in the process of obtaining certification through Endorsement. CNA training and certification required and provided by facility. Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year. A minimum of 12 hours continuing education are required annually. Maintains all department specific required certifications. When applicable, for applicable states, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry. Dependent on facility and required responsibilities, this role may classify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a motor vehicle report and proof of valid driver’s license. Also must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of this position as per our Sanford Driving Policy per the leaders request. Benefits Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits . Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org. Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment. Req Number: R-0268827 Job Function: Nursing Featured: No

Skills for this role

Vital SignsPatient TransferBathing AssistanceToileting AssistanceDressing AssistanceMeal AssistanceDocumentationInfection ControlRange of Motion ExercisesPersonal CareHousekeepingLaundry

Certifications

CNA

Requirements

  • CNA certification
  • Patient room cleaning
  • Background check
  • Personal service client interaction documentation
  • Record keeping
  • Food handling
  • Every other weekend
  • Completing CE credits
  • 8 hour shift

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • FVKX2
  • EY33Q
  • RZAT2

About the employer

Good Samaritan
Rehab Center

You're looking at Good Samaritan in Saint James, Minnesota — a not-for-profit that has spent more than a century offering housing and services to seniors in a Christian environment. The day-to-day work is long-term care and post-acute rehabilitation, where you…

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Good Samaritan workplace

What reviewers appreciate

  • Sign-on bonuses posted up to $20,000 for some LTC RN roles
  • FT weekend days schedule (36 hrs Fri–Sun) with free weekdays and optional pickup
  • Charge nurse opportunity with delegation to assistive personnel

What reviewers flag

  • Hourly median from postings (~$32.75) trails nearby Mayo Clinic Health System (~$42.84)
  • Minnesota is not a nursing compact-license state
  • Limited public transit and walkable amenities in Saint James
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Living in Brainerd, MN

Brainerd is a small city in central Minnesota's lake country, surrounded by woods and water. It serves as a regional hub for healthcare and retail in the Brainerd Lakes area, popular with summer vacationers but quiet year-round. A solid fit for outdoorsy nurses who prefer small-town living.

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State price level · Minnesota
98.6
1% below the national average
Median gross rent
$827/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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