Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Human Services Technician (HST) / Part-Time, Day Shift

The Minnesota Veterans Home in Preston is seeking two part-time Certified Nursing Assistants to provide compassionate, person-centered care for residents in a long-term nursing facility. In this role, you will assist residents with activities of daily living, ensure safety and quality of care, and help residents achieve their highest functional capabilities in an environment that promotes caring, respect, and values the individual.

Clinical Setting

You will work at the Minnesota Veterans Home-Preston, a long-term nursing care facility serving veterans.

Schedule

• Position Type: Part-time, day shift
• Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
• Minimum Hours: At least 32 hours per 2-week pay period, with potential for additional hours based on business needs
• Days of Work: Varies, including every other weekend
• Telework: Not eligible
• Travel: Not required

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $21.59 - $28.94
• New Hire Bonus: $2,500 (may be eligible)
• Referral Bonus: Current Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs or State of Minnesota employees who refer you may be eligible for a $1,000 bonus

Note: These positions are not initially eligible for health and dental insurance benefits. However, as a state employee, you have access to benefits that may include paid vacation and sick leave, 12 paid holidays each year, low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans, 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children, a pension plan, employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tax-free expense accounts, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Required Qualifications

• Current registration as a Nursing Assistant with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Nursing Assistant Registry, or registration by the time 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

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on finalists and must be passed
• Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening or chest x-ray required prior to employment
• Employment reference checks will be conducted on finalists, which may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with former employers

Special Consideration Programs

This position is designated in the Connect 700 Program for applicants with disabilities. To receive consideration, apply online and email your Job ID, Working Title, and valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate to Alexis Schwartz at alexis.schwartz@state.mn.us by the closing date.

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs will give priority consideration to certain qualified disabled veterans. To be considered, you must be included on a U.S. armed forces permanent disability list with a disability rating of at least 30% or been rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as having a compensable service-connected disability of at least 30%. Official written documentation of this disability dated no more than one year before the application date must be submitted along with your DD214 and job posting ID number to Alexis Schwartz at alexis.schwartz@state.mn.us by the closing date.

Application Information

• Job ID: 96858
• Location: Preston, Minnesota
• Date Posted: 09/05/2026
• Closing Date: 09/18/2026
• Employment Type: Unlimited part-time
• Classification: Classified
• Bargaining Unit: 204 - Health Care Non-Professional/AFSCME
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt

For questions about this position, contact Alexis Schwartz at alexis.schwartz@state.mn.us or 507-923-8170. For questions about the application process, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us.