Universal Worker / CNA
***$1,500 retention bonus for new, full-time hire for NOC Shift (amount based on FTE for part-time)***
About Lakewood
Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune’s Top Workplaces for the sixth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.
About the Department
Lakewood Pines and Lakewood Manor are licensed assisted living facilities. Lakewood Pines has 43 apartments, and Lakewood Manor has 26 apartments. We pledge to treat every person with the respect and dignity they deserve, and to focus on improving our residents’ quality of life, by delivering the highest quality of care.
Mission for Position
The Universal Worker will provide personalized, compassionate care to residents while focusing on dignity and respect for each resident in their care.
Position Summary
The Universal Worker – Assisted Living supports tenants by providing personal care, light housekeeping, and daily living assistance in a comfortable, home-like setting. This role helps with activities such as bathing, dressing, meals, and medication reminders, while also ensuring safety, cleanliness, and compliance with assisted living standards. The Universal Worker plays a key part in maintaining a positive living environment where tenants receive the care and support they need.
Position Type
We have full- and part-time openings. Shift offerings are:
NOC Part-Time Open Position
- 2200-0630 | 16-24 hrs/pp | 8-hr shifts | One Weekend Minimum Per Month and Every Other Holiday
PM Full-Time Open Position
- 1400-2230 | 72 hrs/pp | 8-hr shifts | Every Other Weekend and Holiday
NOC Full-Time Open Position
1800-0630 | 72 hrs/pp | 12-hr shifts | Every Third weekend and Every Other Holiday
Universal Workers start at $17.00/hr; with CNA certification at $19.00/hr.