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

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Class: Human Services Technician (HST)

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

Location: Silver Bay

Telework Eligible: No

Full/Part Time: Intermittent

Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Silver Bay-Insuff Wk

Division/Unit: Silver Bay Veterans Home / MVH-Silver Bay Direct Care

Work Shift/Work Hours: Any Shift: Day Shift 7:00am-3:30pm, Evening Shift 3:00pm-11:30pm, Night Shift 11:00pm-7:30am

Days of Work: Varies

Travel Required: No

Salary Range: $20.91 - $28.02 / hourly PLUS $2.25/hour shift differential for all hours worked after 6:00pm and before 6:00am

Job Class Option: Certified Nursing Assistant

Classified Status: Classified

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

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: 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.

This job posting will be used to fill a current intermittent 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 shifts are rotating day / evening / night. 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.

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. To facilitate proper crediting, 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. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current registration as a Nursing Assistant with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Nursing Assistant Registry.
• OR
• At the time of hire, enrolled in an approved Nursing Assistant training course, complete the course and competency test and become registered with four (4) months of hire.
• OR
• At the time of hire, completion of a Nursing Assistant training and competency evaluation program or competency evaluation program approved by Minnesota but is not yet on the Registry. (Must provide fax back score report which indicates the individual passed both the skills and written portions of the test.) Become registered within four (4) months of hire.
• And
• Ability 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.
• Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and/or Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements

• 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).

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, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.