Lead Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Veterans Care Specialist / Part-Time, Day Shift

Location: Bemidji, MN

Part-time, unlimited position with a work schedule of at least 48 hours per 2-week pay period. Day shift: 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., including weekends as assigned.

About the role

We are seeking a Veterans Care Specialist to serve as an advanced care team member, providing leadership and mentorship to Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)-Human Services Technician (HST) employees at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Bemidji. This role offers a competitive wage, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, training, oversight, and mentoring to current and new CNA-HST employees to enhance their competencies and resident services.
• Independently administer medications and/or treatments as prescribed to residents.
• Participate and provide input in team meetings and in the development and implementation of care plans for residents.
• Measure targeted goals for residents, households, groups, and individualized projects as assigned.
• Analyze data to assess resident interventions.
• Assist in the development and implementation of an educational curriculum for staff.

Requirements

• Current registration as a Nursing Assistant with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Nursing Assistant Registry.
• Certified as a Trained Medication Aide (TMA).
• One year of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and/or Human Services Technician (HST) or providing direct care for others.
• Human relations, communications, and leadership skills sufficient to effectively lead, guide, and educate others.
• Knowledge and skills in two or more of the following areas: dementia, restorative care, patient care planning for hospice and palliative care, aging/geriatric services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience as a CNA/HST in a skilled nursing facility.
• Knowledge and skills in three or more of the following areas: dementia, restorative care, patient care planning for hospice and palliative care, aging/geriatric services.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations guiding skilled nursing facility/nursing home operations.
• Experience working with Veterans.
• Experience as a lead worker or mentor to others.
• Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and/or Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.

Additional Requirements

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for the position. Finalists must pass the DHS background check.
• A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.
• Employment reference checks will be conducted on finalists, including a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with former employer(s).

Pay

$23.95 - $31.43 per hour.

Benefits

• Partially employer-contributed health and dental insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Fertility care, including IVF, and 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 for physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.
• Training, classes, and professional development opportunities.
• 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.