Certified Nursing Assistant; CNA/Human Service Technician; HST- evening position
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Nursing Home
Job Details
- Job Class: Human Services Technician (HST)
- Working Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Job : 92046
- Location: Fergus Falls
- Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Veterans Affairs Dept / Minnesota Veterans Home-Fergus Falls
- Division/Unit: Fergus Fall Veterans Home / Nursing
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Telework Eligible: No
- Work Shift/
Work Hours:
Evening Shift 2:30pm-11:00pm - Days of Work: Varies; weekends as assigned
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $21.22 - $28.44 / hourly; $44,307 - $59,382 / annually PLUS $2.25/hour shift differential after 6:00pm and before 6:00am.
- 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
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 in Fergus Falls! You may be eligible for a new hire bonus of $2,500!
Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off and more!
This posting will fill one full‑time vacancy within the Minnesota Veterans Home – Fergus Falls. Shift is evening (2:30pm–11:00pm). Weekends as assigned. The work schedule will include at least 80 hours per two‑week pay period and may include additional hours as required. The position is initially eligible for full employer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits.
ResponsibilitiesProvide compassionate, person‑centered care for residents in a long‑term nursing facility. Assist with activities of daily living, ensure safety and quality of care, and help residents attain their highest functional capabilities in an environment that promotes caring, respect, and values the individual.
Minimum Qualifications- Current registration as a Nursing Assistant with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Nursing Assistant Registry.
- Able to communicate effectively, follow instructions, and take clear notes.
- Experience providing activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Experience working in a long‑term care environment.
- A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s). A finalist must pass this check.
- A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x‑ray) is required prior to employment.
- Employment reference checks will be conducted on all finalists, which may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with former employers.
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To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job #, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Salena Ness s.us.
Per M.S. 43A.111, MDVA will give priority consideration to 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 be 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 preceding the date of application must be submitted.
Please e‑mail the documentation, your DD‑214, and the job posting r to Salena Ness s.us no later than the closing date.
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