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
Location: Preston

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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 ** : 94011

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** Location** :
Preston

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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** : 05/07/2026

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** Closing Date** : 07/07/2026

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

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** Division/Unit** :
Preston 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 Preston! 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-Preston. 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 June/July 2026.*
* The MVH-Preston is seeking to fill additional Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) positions to admit more residents to our home. As an HST-CNA for the MVH-Preston, 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.

** 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;  
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* + 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;  
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* + 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…