Certified Nursing Assistant; CNA​/Human Services Technician; HST

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Full‑time position at the Minnesota Veterans Home—Fergus Falls. Rotating day (6:15 a.m.–2:45 p.m.) and evening (2:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.) shifts, with weekends primarily on day shift.

Salary: $21.59–$28.94 per hour ($45,079–$60,426 annually). Shift differential of $2.25 per hour for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. and before 6:00 a.m.

Provide compassionate, person‑centered care for residents in a long‑term nursing facility. Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), maintain resident safety and quality of care, and help residents attain their highest functional capabilities in an environment that promotes caring, respect, and individual values.

• 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.

• Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check for top finalist(s); must pass.
• Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening required before employment.
• Employment reference checks conducted for all finalists.

• 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 parental leave for newborn or newly adopted children.
• Pension plan providing income after retirement, available 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 promoting physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being.
• Training, classes, and professional development opportunities.
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (certain positions may qualify).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support.

Minnesota state agencies are equal‑opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran‑friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourage persons of color and Indigenous communities, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, public assistance status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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