Lakewood Health Center·Baudette, Minnesota
Medical Assistants assume a supportive role, facilitating communication and collaboration with the healthcare team and patients to meet physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. They promote optimal patient health, wellbeing, and safety according to standards and may perform various clinical tasks and assist with front office duties.
CHI LakeWood Health provides long-term care, family practice-clinic, 15-bed critical-access hospital, and public health services. Nestled in Baudette, MN just minutes from Lake of the Woods and Zippel Bay State Park. Enjoy natures playground, lake living, trails, unique shopping and dining! We serve patients and their loved ones in Lake of the Woods County and the surrounding area. If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us. Job Summary and Responsibilities As a CNA at CHI LakeWood Health, you will help our patients by providing nursing care to our Long Term Care (LTC) residents under the direction of the physician or registered nurse. Every day you will work with our patients to evaluate their needs and provide physical or psychosocial care. To be successful in this role, you must have a genuine compassion for your patients’ well-being and understand the role you play in helping our our patients feel at ease. You also have the patience to explain the process, answer questions and update documentation. To thrive in this role you will be organized and prioritize accordingly. You will demonstrate the ability to work independently; have strong written and verbal skills with the ability to engage others. Your leadership skills will allow you to handle conflicts resulting in a positive outcome. Contributes to the assessment of the health status of patients. Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, charts, reports, etc., and submit these as may be required. Communicate patient information with care teams. Assist patients/families with meals or changing bed linens. Reports any changes in a patient's condition to the Charge Nurse. Must have ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse environment. Amongst additional responsibilities. Job Requirements Required Certified Nursing Assistant or willing to obtain certification for the position within six (6) months Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association Must be at least 16 years of age Excellent verbal and written communication skills needed Ability to multi-task and prioritize Ability to maintain high level of accuracy when documenting cares LTCFargo
Qualified candidates must possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association and hold a High School Diploma or G.E.D. The role involves medium physical work, occasionally exerting up to 50 lbs of force.
Market context
Minnesota nursing openings often reflect steady demand in senior care settings, where employers look for RNs who can support older adults and work reliably across shifts. These roles are competitive because an accredited nursing degree, an unencumbered RN license, and prior senior-population experience are common screening points; a bachelor’s degree can strengthen candidacy. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to senior-care experience.
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