Lead Certified Nursing Assistant; CNA - Veterans Care Specialist​/Part-Time, Day Shift

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

Join to apply for the Lead Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Veterans Care Specialist / Part-Time, Day Shift role at Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) in Bemidji, MN. The Day Shift starts at 6:00am and ends at 2:30pm, with 48+ hours per two‑week pay period and may include additional hours as needed.

• Job
• Location:
  
  Bemidji
• Full/Part Time:
  Part‑Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Work Shift:
  
  Day Shift 6:00am – 2:30pm
• Days of Work:
  Varies, including weekends as assigned
• Salary Range: $23.54 – $30.89 per hour
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 204 – Health Care Non‑Professional/AFSCME
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

• Lead, train, supervise, and mentor current and new CNA‑HST employees to enhance resident services.
• Administer medications and/or treatments as prescribed to residents as requested.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to care plans for residents.
• Measure targeted goals for residents, households, and individualized projects; analyze data to assess interventions.
• Assist in developing and implementing an educational curriculum for staff.

• 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 lead, guide, and educate others.
• Knowledge of at least two of the following areas: dementia, restorative care, patient care planning for hospice and palliative care, aging/geriatric services.

• Two or more years of experience as a CNA/HST in a skilled nursing facility.
• Knowledge of three or more of the same care areas listed above.
• 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 CPR and/or BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s). When conducted, a finalist 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.

Select “Apply for Job” at top of this page. For additional questions about the application process, contact the job information line at 651‑259‑3637 or email careers.us
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If you have questions about this position, contact Peter Paquette at peter.paquette.us or 218‑553‑1104.

• 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 after at least three years of service.
• 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.

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran‑friendly employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.