Certified Nursing Assistant; CNA - Human Services Technician; HST​/Part-Time & Shifts

Position: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Human Services Technician (HST) / Various Part-Time Vacancies & Shifts
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* Working Title:

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)*
* ** Job Class:
Human Services Technician (HST)*
* ** Agency:
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs*
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** Job ** : 94849

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** Location** :
Bemidji

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** Telework Eligible** :
No

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** Full/Part Time** :
Part-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 06/13/2026

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** Closing Date** : 08/13/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Bemidji-AFSCME

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** Division/Unit** :
Bemidji Veterans Home / Nursing

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Work shift and work hours will depend on the vacancy being filled. See

Job Summary below for more information.

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** Days of Work** :
Varies, including weekends as assigned

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:**  $21.22 - $28.44 / hourly  
** PLUS**  $2.25/hour shift differential for all hours worked after 6:00pm and before 6:00am

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** Job Class Option** :
Certified Nursing Assistant

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 204 - Health Care Non-Professional/AFSCME

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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
Yes

** The work you'll do is more than just a job.*
* At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

** It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home (MVH) in Bemidji! Y*
* ** ou may be eligible for a new hire bonus of $2,500 if you are hired in a part-time position that is covered by the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement!*
* ** Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off, and more!*
* ** This job posting will be used to fill multiple current and future part-time HST-CNA vacancies at the MVH-Bemidji. Vacancies may be on the Day Shift (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM), Evening Shift (2:00 PM - 10:30 PM), or Night Shift (10:00 PM - 6:30 AM), and the work schedule will include weekends as assigned.*
* ** The targeted start dates for these positions are in July/August 2026.*
* The MVH-Bemidji is seeking to fill additional Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) positions to admit more residents to our home. As an HST-CNA for the MVH-Bemidji, you will 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 are provided, and help residents to attain their highest functional capabilities in an environment that promotes caring, respect, and values the individual.

Eligibility for health and dental insurance benefits depends on the position being filled and the minimum number of work hours scheduled each pay period.

** _Please see a message from Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner, Brad Lindsay. Select_
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** Minimum Qualifications*
* _Please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below, and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held._

To qualify for further consideration, you must be:

+ Currently registered as a Nursing Assistant with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Nursing Assistant Registry OR be registered by the time of hire; and

+ Able 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 (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 finalists for the positions. 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. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

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