Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Human Services Technician (HST) / part-time day shift position
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Fergus Falls
This posting will fill one part-time vacancy within the Minnesota Veterans Home - Fergus Falls.
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 to attain their highest functional capabilities in an environment that promotes caring, respect, and values the individual.
Schedule
- Day shift: 6:15am–2:45pm
- Weekends assigned primarily on the day shift
- At least 40 hours per two-week pay period; may include additional hours based on business needs
Pay
- Salary range: $21.59 – $28.94 per hour
- Plus $2.25 per hour shift differential for all hours worked after 6:00pm and before 6:00am
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
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify for further consideration, you must meet the Requirements listed above.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience providing activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Experience working in a long-term care environment
Additional Requirements
- Successful completion of a Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check (top finalist(s) must pass)
- Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening or chest x-ray prior to employment
- Employment reference checks on all finalists, including review of job-performance documentation and contact with former employer(s)
Benefits
As an employee, you’ll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well. Eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service.
- 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 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
Support
For Well-Being
- Resources that promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): a voluntary, confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges impacting health, well-being, or job performance (e.g., mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, legal issues)
- Daily living/convenience services: chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
For Career Growth
- Training, classes, and professional development
- Tuition reimbursement
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify; visit studentaid.gov for details)