Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Human Services Technician (HST) ​/ Part-Time, Day Shift

Join a team with a national reputation for excellence! Our mission is to serve Minnesota Veterans and their families. We do this by delivering quality health care, helping to secure benefits, and providing programs and services in higher education, claims, burials, outreach and Veterans’ preference. At the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA), we not only consider it our duty to provide the highest level of care to those who answered our nation's call, we believe it is an honor.

MDVA recognizes that a culturally competent workforce is critical to meet the needs of all Minnesotans. MDVA is committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility at our workplace to support employees as they grow in their careers with the State of Minnesota.

Working Title:
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Job Class:
Human Services Technician (HST)
Agency:
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Job : 95772
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Part-Time
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply
  :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted
  : 07/24/2026
• Closing Date
  : 08/06/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  :
  Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Montevideo
• Division/Unit
  :
  Montevideo Veterans Home / Nursing
• Work Shift/Work Hours
  :
  Day Shift / 6:00 a.m.
  
  - 2:30 p.m.
• Days of Work
  :
  Varies, including weekends as assigned
• Travel Required
  :
  No
• Salary Range: $21.59 - $28.94 / hourly
• Job Class Option
  :
  Certified Nursing Assistant
• Classified Status
  :
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union
  : 204 - Health Care Non-Professional/AFSCME

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 Montevideo! 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!

The MVH-Montevideo is seeking to fill Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) positions in order to admit more residents to our home.

As a CNA for the MVH-Montevideo, 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.

This position is designated as part-time and primarily day shift.
The work schedule will include at least 48 hours per 2-week pay period
and may include additional hours
, based on business needs. This position is initially eligible for partial employer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits.

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 or be registered by the time of hire; and
• Be at least 18 years of age; 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).

Per M.S. 43A.111, MDVA will give priority consideration to certain qualified disabled Veterans. To be considered, you must be included on a US 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

no later than the job posting closing date.

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