Certified Nursing Assistant; CNA - Human Services Technician; HST​/Intermittent​/PRN

Overview

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.

This job posting will be used to fill one (1) current intermittent Human Services Technician vacancy within the Minnesota Veterans Home-Silver Bay. This is an intermittent position. An intermittent employee works an irregular and uncertain schedule as the needs of the agency require. Intermittent employees must be available to work all three shifts and some weekends. The day shift is 7:00am to 3:30pm, the evening shift is 3:00pm to 11:30pm, and the night shift is 11:00pm to 7:30am.

This position is not initially eligible for health care benefits.

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 is provided, and help residents to attain their highest functional capabilities in an environment that promotes caring, respect, and values the individual.

• Current registration 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.
  
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• Ability 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 through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.

This position requires successful completion of the following:

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for the position(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. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

Work Shift/

Work Hours:

Rotating Shifts. Days of Work:
Monday - Friday.

Travel Required:

No. Salary Range: $21.22 - $28.44 per hour, plus $2.25 per hour shift differential for all hours worked after 6:00pm and before 6:00am. Job Class Option:
Certified Nursing Assistant. Classfied Status:
Classified. FLSA Status:
Nonexempt. Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
Yes.

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Contact:
If you have questions about this position, contact Pamela Melby by.us or .

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