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Nursing Assistant in Trainee

Sanford Health·Oakes, North Dakota

$17 - $17/hrFull TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 21 days ago
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Nursing Assistant in Trainee · $17 - $17/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -6% vs. median posted rate for support services roles in North Dakota ($18.00/hr, n=335)
$10.00/hr · p10p90 · $1,040/hr
this role: $17.00/hrmedian $18.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 335 posted support services roles in North Dakota rates. This role sits in the 25th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 6% below the North Dakota median for support services roles.

The trainee provides personal care to clients under the supervision of a licensed nurse while completing a formal nursing assistant program. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, and documenting client care to ensure physical and emotional needs are met.

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift: 12 Hours - Varied Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Compensation:

Salary Range

  • 17.00 - 17.00 Union Position: No Department Details Full-Time Days – 12-hour shifts, every other weekend & rotating holidays Join our caring, family-oriented team and enjoy:
  • Competitive Pay & Excellent Benefits
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off & Advancement Opportunities

Enjoy a great quality of life in our area with Lake Metigoshe, Bottineau Winter Park for skiing and tubing, the International Peace Gardens, and the famous Tommy the Turtle attraction nearby. Experience a friendly small-town feel with plenty of outdoor adventures!

Apply today and make a difference every day! Summary The Nursing Assistant Trainee is enrolled in a learning experience designed to develop the confidence and competence to serve as a caregiver that provides personal care to clients. Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, the trainee, in partnership with a preceptor, provides holistic client-centered care that promotes independence and client rights in a safe, caring, and efficient manner. The trainee is required to work within the role of a non-certified nursing assistant.

Job Description

The trainee is enrolled in a formal nursing assistant program and is required to fulfill all training requirements in the designated timeframe. The Trainee is not allowed to perform any service(s) unless they have been trained and found to be proficient by the instructor. The program is delivered in hybrid format which includes an online curriculum and hands on skills development. Trainees learn the skills and processes needed to provide care and assistance to clients. At completion of the training program, participants will be prepared to take state knowledge and skills exams to obtain the Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) or other state certification designation. While in the Nursing Assistant Training Program, the trainee serves as a member of the nursing team and will be held accountable to know and follow location-specific standards for infection prevention and control, personal protective equipment use, safety, and privacy. The trainee demonstrates the ability to follow written and verbal instructions. This role requires an ability to do detailed work correctly, handle stress, demonstrate critical thinking, and prioritize responsibilities. The trainee works with clients and their families to ensure their physical, cognitive, spiritual, emotional, and social needs are met. The trainee delivers age-appropriate care to meet the physical, psychological, and restorative needs of the client as defined in the care plan. The trainee assists the care team and documents client care when appropriate. The trainee communicates changes in client condition and care-related concerns to a licensed nurse. The trainee assists with basic health care needs and activities of daily living such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, undressing, obtaining vital signs, providing psychosocial support, and delivering other personal care as assigned. The trainee assists the client in transferring, repositioning, range of motion exercises, and walking using appropriate transfer techniques and equipment. The trainee assists clients with meals and snacks and provides water and nutritional supplements as appropriate. The trainee assists with housekeeping, laundry services, and other duties as assigned within non-certified nursing assistant role.

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.

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license required within four months of employment.
  • 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.
  • Must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of this position as per our Sanford Driving Policy per the leaders request.
  • Sanford 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 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 16 years old and possess a high school diploma or GED. The role requires obtaining a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license within four months of employment.

  • high school
  • Communication
  • Documentation
  • Patient care
  • Critical thinking
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Infection prevention
  • Safety compliance
  • Activities of daily living assistance
  • Transfer techniques
  • Personal protective equipment use

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off
  • Advancement opportunities

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$17 - $17/hr
Location
Oakes, North Dakota
Posted
Aug 18, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Sanford Health

Sanford Health is the largest rural health system in the U.S. Our organization is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, we serve more than one...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Support services roles in North Dakota

Support-services positions in North Dakota often see steady demand in clinics, hospitals, and long-term care settings, especially for candidates with patient-facing experience. These roles can be competitive because employers may prefer a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and CNA credentials, along with six months to two years of clinic or healthcare experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and tailor your application to highlight any clinic workflow, patient support, and certification details.

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