Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Human Services Technician (HST) / Training Available / Part-time Positions, Various Shifts
Location: Silver Bay, Minnesota
Part-time, unlimited (permanent) position with various shifts: Day (7:00am–3:30pm), Evening (3:00pm–11:30pm), Night (11:00pm–7:30am). Schedule includes at least 64 hours per two-week pay period and may include additional hours based on business needs. Shift differential of $2.25 per hour for all hours worked between 6:00pm and 6:00am.
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 is provided.
- Help residents attain and maintain 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 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.
- Successful completion of a Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check (conducted on top finalist(s)).
- Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) prior to employment.
- Employment reference checks will be conducted on finalists.
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.
Pay
$21.59 – $28.94 per hour, plus a $2.25 per hour shift differential for all hours worked between 6:00pm and 6:00am.
Benefits
- Eligible for a new hire bonus of $2,500 (for part-time positions represented by the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement).
- Affordable and comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance (full employer contribution initially eligible).
- Retirement plan with pension benefits (after working at least three years).
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays per year.
- 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.
- Fertility care, including IVF, and diabetes care.
- Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, including mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, legal issues, and daily living/convenience services.
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility (for qualifying positions).
- Training, classes, and professional development opportunities.