Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Human Services Technician (HST) / part-time day/evening shift position

Join the Minnesota Veterans Home in Fergus Falls as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and provide compassionate, person-centered care to residents in a long-term nursing facility. In this part-time 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 in Fergus Falls, a long-term care nursing facility serving veterans.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, person-centered care for residents
• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Ensure safety and quality of care is provided
• Help residents attain their highest functional capabilities
• Communicate effectively and follow instructions
• Take clear notes on resident care and observations

Schedule

This is a part-time position with rotating day and evening shifts. The day shift runs 6:15 AM to 2:45 PM, and the evening shift runs 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM. Weekends are assigned primarily on the day shift. The work schedule will include at least 64 hours per two-week pay period and may include additional work hours based on business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Current registration as a Nursing Assistant with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Nursing Assistant Registry
• Ability to communicate effectively, follow instructions, and take clear notes

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
• Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening or chest X-ray prior to employment
• Employment reference checks will be conducted on all finalists

Compensation and Benefits

This position offers a competitive hourly wage of $21.59 to $28.94 per hour, plus a $2.25 per hour shift differential for all hours worked after 6:00 PM and before 6:00 AM. New hires may be eligible for a $2,500 new hire bonus.

The position is initially eligible for full employer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits. Additional benefits include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans with coverage for fertility care (including IVF), diabetes care, and 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
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that support physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
• Training, classes, and professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support
• Possible eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Employment Type

This is an unlimited part-time position, meaning it is not temporary.

Travel Requirements

No travel is required.

Telework

This position is not telework eligible.

Additional Information

This position is designated in the Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities. Priority consideration will be given to qualified disabled veterans with a disability rating of at least 30% from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or inclusion on a U.S. armed forces permanent disability list with a disability rating of at least 30%. Official written documentation of disability dated no more than one year before the application date must be submitted.