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

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 ** : 96216

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** Location** :
Preston

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** Telework Eligible** :
No

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** Full/Part Time** :
Intermittent

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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** : 08/11/2026

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** Closing Date** : 08/17/2026

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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** :
Any Shift / Various work hours (see below)

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** Days of Work** :
Varies, including weekends

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:**  $21.59 - $28.94 / hourly  
** PLUS**  $2.25/hour shift differential for all hours worked after 6:00 p.m. and before 6:00 a.m.

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** Job Class Option** :
Certified Nursing Assistant

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 218 - Insufficient Work Time/Unrep

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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.

As a CNA-HST for the Minnesota Veterans Home (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.

MVH-Preston is seeking to fill five identical, intermittent Certified Nursing Assistants-Human Services Technicians by consideration of applicants to this posting.

An intermittent employee works an irregular and uncertain schedule as the needs of the agency require. Intermittent employees must be available to work all shifts and some weekends. Shifts are:
Day Shift 6:00 a.m.

- 2:30 p.m., Evening Shift 2:00 p.m.

- 10:30 p.m. and Night Shift 10:00 p.m.

- 6:30 a.m. This position is not initially eligible for health and dental insurance benefits.

** _Please see a message from Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner, Brad Lindsay. Select_
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_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._

** Minimum Qualifications*
* To minimally qualify, you must:

+ Current registration as a Nursing Assistant with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Nursing Assistant Registry OR be registered by the date of hire; and

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

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + 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.

** Additional Requirements*
* 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. 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).

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law.

As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system,…