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Working Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Class: Human Services Technician (HST)

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 03/01/2024

• Closing Date : 05/31/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Veterans Home-Fergus Falls

• Division/Unit : Nursing

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Shift: Evening shift or Day/Evening shift

• Days of Work : Varies; weekends as assigned

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $20.01 - $26.81 / hourly; $41,780 - $55,979 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 204 - Health Care Non Professional/AFSCME

• Work Area : Minnesota Veterans Home-Fergus Falls

• Telework Eligible : No

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home in Fergus Falls! 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!

This job posting will be used to fill current and future full-time vacancies within the Minnesota Veterans Home - Fergus Falls. Shifts may evening or day/evening. The day shift is 6:15am-2:45pm, the evening shift is 2:30pm-11:00pm.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify for further consideration, you must be:

• Current registration as a Nursing Assistant with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Nursing Assistant Registry; and

• Must be at least 18 years of age; and

• Able to communicate effectively, follow instructions, and take clear notes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing activities of daily living (ADLs)

• Experience working in a long-term care environment

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(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 all 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.