Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Human Services Technician (HST) / Part-time, Rotating Day & Evening Shifts

This posting will fill one current part-time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Human Services Technician (HST) vacancy at the Minnesota Veterans Home-Silver Bay.

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 is provided, 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.
• OR be willing and able to enroll in the Veterans home’s Nursing Assistant training course at the time of hire. You must successfully complete the course and competency test and become registered as a Nursing Assistant with the MDH Nursing Assistant Registry within four (4) months of hire.
• OR have completed a Nursing Assistant training course and competency test approved by Minnesota, but you are not yet on the MDH Nursing Assistant Registry. You must provide a score report indicating you have passed both the skills and written portions of the test and become registered as a Nursing Assistant with the MDH Nursing Assistant Registry within four (4) months of hire.
• Ability to communicate effectively, follow instructions, and take clear notes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current registration as a Nursing Assistant with the MDH Nursing Assistant Registry.
• Experience working as a certified nursing assistant.
• Experience providing activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Experience working in a long-term care environment.
• Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and/or Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.

Additional Requirements

• 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, including review of documentation related to job performance and contact with former employer(s).

Schedule

• Part-time, rotating day and evening shifts: 7:00am–3:30pm and 3:00pm–11:30pm.
• Work schedule includes at least 24 hours per two-week pay period, with potential for additional hours based on business needs.
• Days of work vary; includes weekends as assigned.
• $2.25 per hour shift differential for all hours worked between 6:00pm and 6:00am.

Pay

Salary range: $21.59 - $28.94 per hour.

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 upon retirement (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.
• Resources promoting physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.
• Support for career goals, including training, classes, and professional development.
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility (for qualifying positions).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, including mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, and legal issues.
• Daily living/convenience services, such as chore services, home repair, trip planning, and child/elder care.

Note: Benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota. This position is not initially eligible for employer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits.