Certified Nursing Assistant; CNA - Human Services Technician; HST​/Part-Time, N

Working Title

Will Train Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Human Services Technician (HST)

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Job
• Location:
  
  Montevideo
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Part-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 12/31/2025
• Closing Date: 01/14/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home‑Montevideo
• Division/Unit:
  Montevideo Veterans Home / Nursing
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Night Shift / 10:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
• Days of Work:
  Varies, including weekends as assigned
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $21.22 – $28.44 / hourly PLUS $2.25 / hour shift differential for all hours worked after 6:00 p.m. and before 6:00 a.m.
• Job Class Option:
  Certified Nursing Assistant
• 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

• Be currently registered as a Nursing Assistant with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Nursing Assistant Registry; OR
• Be willing and able to enroll in the Veterans home’s Nursing Assistant training course at the time of hire. You must successfully complete the course and competency test and become registered as a Nursing Assistant with the MDH Nursing Assistant Registry within four (4) months of hire; OR
• Have completed a Nursing Assistant training course and competency test approved by Minnesota, but you are not yet on the MDH Nursing Assistant Registry. You must provide a score report, which indicates you have passed both the skills and written portions of the test and become registered as a Nursing Assistant with the MDH Nursing Assistant Registry within four (4) months of hire.

AND

• Be able to communicate effectively, follow instructions, and take clear notes.

• 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.

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for the position. 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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Per M.S. 43A.111, MDVA will give priority consideration to certain 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%. Official written documentation of this disability dated no more than one-year preceding the date of application must be submitted. Please email the documentation, your DD214, and the job posting r to Dawn Gregoire goire.us

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As an employee, you’ll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your…