Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Human Services Technician (HST)/Part-time, Various Shifts

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 are provided, and help residents to attain their highest functional capabilities in an environment that promotes caring, respect and values the individual.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Ensure safety and quality of care are provided
• Help residents to attain their highest functional capabilities

Requirements

• Current registration as a Nursing Assistant with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Nursing Assistant Registry OR
  • At the time of hire, enrolled in an approved Nursing Assistant training course, complete the course and competency test and become registered with four (4) months of hire.
  • At the time of hire, completion of Nursing Assistant training and competency evaluation program or competency evaluation program approved by Minnesota but is not yet on the Registry. (Must provide fax back score report which indicates the individual passed both the skills and written portions of the test.)
  • Become registered within four (4) months of hire.
• Must be 18 years of age
• Ability to communicate effectively, follow instructions, and take clear notes

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Requirements

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for the position.
• A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• 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 to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care

Contact

• To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Sandra Kelm at sandra.kelm@state.mn.us.
• For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.