FREE NURSING ASSISTANT COURSE and CNA JOB, Lake City MN

Are you looking for meaningful work caring/supporting those in the Southeast Minnesota?

Ever considered becoming a Nursing Assistant (CNA)?

Ebenezer is offering a Free Nursing Assistant Course & Paid Training time = Nursing Assistant/NAR job with Mayo's Lake City Care Center.

Lake City Care Center in Lake City, MN has an outstanding opportunity to take a Free CNA course June 8th - June 19th, 2026 upon acceptance of a CNA job offer.

• Earn $16.32/hour training wage while taking Ebenezer's 2 week in-person Nursing Assistant/CNA course in June
• Upon passing our MDH approved CNA course, start working as a Nursing Assistant at our vibrant transitional care (TCU) and long term care (LTC) in Lake City, MN and receive wage increase to $23.73 per hour!  Extra pay for working evening and nights
• With this training program Ebenezer will pay for CNA course, books, and required state CNA exam fees for each student hired

Required In-Person Course Schedule 2026:

Monday, June 8th Introductions, orientation to the program, and start online course modules at Lake City Care Center from 8:30AM - 4:30PM 

Tuesday, June 9th - Friday, June 12th complete online modules at Lake City Care Center from 8:30AM - 4:30PM

Monday, June 15th - Friday, June 19th in-person at Lake City Care Center from 8:30AM - 4:30PM completing nursing assistant skills

Information about our paid training and job opportunity in Lake City, MN:

• Apply by May 18th to be considered for our program
• Must accept a hospitality aide training job and CNA job offer part/full time
• The Care Ceter offers a wide variety of day, evening, night shift schedules to fit your lifestyle
• Nursing Assistant schedules include working every other weekend and rotating holidays
• Full Generous Benefits at part-time of 48 hrs/two weeks; medical, dental, paid time off, retirement match, wellness dollars: https://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits
• DHS Skilled Nursing Facility Education scholarships those working schedule of 20 hours or more in two weeks
• Cash Out Wages Before Payday with our New Benefit of Early Wage Access!
• With acceptance into NA course/job, it is encouraged that employment with Ebenezer be at a minimum of one (1) year

Lake City Care Center is nestled near the picturesque Lake Pepin in southeast Minnesota. As part of the esteemed Mayo Clinic Health System and managed by Ebenezer, Minnesota’s leading senior living operator with a century-long commitment to exceptional service. Our skilled nursing facility can provide care for up to 90 residents across our Transitional Care and Long-term care units, supported by a dedicated team committed to Ebenezer’s mission of fostering longer, healthier, and more meaningful lives through healing, discovery, and education. Join our experienced healthcare professionals and help us expand our TCU unit.

2023 Deficiency Free MN MDH Annually Survey

CMS 3-star facility with a 4-star rating for staffing excellence and 4 star quality rating

Lake City Care Center Careers (ebenezercares.org)

Nursing Assistant/NAR duties:

• Assists adult residents/patients, based on individual care plan with personal cares such as; bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, toileting, dressing, showers and responds to call lights
• May turn, lift or transfer residents with or without other persons/mechanical assistance
• Observes residents and reports status to nursing (rn/lpn) staff in a clear and concise manner
• Chart or document all cares in electronic medical record system
• Receive and give report to appropriate staff during various times in work shift

Required:

• Pass Ebenezer Nursing Assistant Course by 6/19/26. Then within 4 months of hire date, must pass State of MN Nursing Assistant/Nurse Aide exams thus putting you on the MN Nursing Assistant registry.
• Interest in starting your health/senior care career as a nursing assistant with Lake City Care Center. Opportunities to GROW within Ebenezer.

Preferred:

• Ability to work with a diverse and geriatric/older population
• Experience working as a HHA, PCA, DSP, NA, Resident Assistant or related coursework
• Work experience in a customer service setting

$16.32 / Hourly

Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information:http://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.