Job Overview
Human Services Technician (HST) – Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Preston Veterans Home (MVH) – Part‑time (Unlimited), with shifts that may include weekends.
- Job ID: 94011
- Location: Preston, MN
- Work Shift/Hours: Day, Evening or Night; shift times vary. See summary below for details.
- Salary: $21.22–$28.44 per hour plus $2.25 per hour shift differential for hours worked after 6:00 pm and before 6:00 am.
- Union: 204 – Health Care Non‑Professional/AFSCME
- FLSA Status: Non‑exempt
- Voluntary Medicare Program: Connect 700
This position is part of the Minnesota Veterans Home’s effort to provide compassionate, person‑centered care for residents in a long‑term nursing facility.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) and provide basic nursing care.
- Ensure safety and quality of care in accordance with facility standards.
- Document observations, care activities, and any concerns to maintain accurate records.
- Respond to residents’ needs promptly and with empathy.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support residents’ highest functional capabilities.
- Attend scheduled training and competency assessments as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Registered as a Nursing Assistant with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Nursing Assistant Registry, or willingness and ability to enroll in the Veterans Home’s training course and complete it within four months of hire.
- Completed a recognized Nursing Assistant training course and competency test but not yet on the MDH Registry, with ability to register within four months of hire.
- Strong communication skills, ability to follow instructions, and capable of taking clear notes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Current registration on the MDH Nursing Assistant Registry.
- Experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
- Experience providing ADLs in a long‑term care setting.
- Current certification in CPR and/or BLS through AHA or American Red Cross.
Additional Requirements
- Completion of a Minnesota DHS background check for top finalists.
- TB screening (Mantoux or chest X‑ray) required before employment.
- Reference checks on finalists, including documentation of prior job performance.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription‑drug plans with low cost.
- Paid vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays.
- Fertility care including IVF, diabetes care, and dental/orthodontic care.
- Six weeks paid parental leave for birth or adoption.
- Pension plan after three years of service.
- Employer‑paid life insurance.
- Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
- Tax‑free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS
Minnesota state agencies are affirmative‑action, veteran‑friendly equal‑opportunity employers. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
Applicants With Disabilities
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Contact Details:
Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment Recruitment Team
