Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Human Services Technician (HST) / Full time, Day shift position

Location: Fergus Falls

Full-time, unlimited position with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs.

About the role

Provide compassionate, person-centered care for residents in a long-term nursing facility. Assist with activities of daily living, ensure safety and quality of care, and help residents attain their highest functional capabilities in an environment that promotes caring, respect, and values the individual.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Ensure safety and quality of care
• Support residents in attaining their highest functional capabilities

Requirements

• Current registration as a Nursing Assistant with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Nursing Assistant Registry
• Able to communicate effectively, follow instructions, and take clear notes
• Successful completion of a Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check
• Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) prior to employment
• Employment reference checks

Qualifications

• Experience providing activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Experience working in a long-term care environment

Pay

$21.59 - $28.94 / hourly; $45,079 - $60,426 / annually plus $2.25/hour shift differential for all hours worked after 6:00pm and before 6:00am. New hire bonus of $2,500 may be available.

Schedule

• Day shift: 6:15am-2:45pm
• Weekends as assigned
• At least 80 hours per two-week pay period; may include additional work hours based on business needs

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, including mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care