Working Title: Veterans Care Specialist Job Class: Veterans Care SpecialistAgency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 03/02/2024
Closing Date: 03/11/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Veterans Home- Silver Bay/ AFSCME
Division/Unit: Nursing
Work Shift/Work Hours: Rotating, Day/Evening: 7:00 am- 3:30 pm, or 3:00 pm- 11:30 pm
Days of Work: Varies, Monday - Sunday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $22.19 - $29.12 / hourly
Classified Status: Classified
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.Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off and more!This announcement will be used to fill one (1) part time Veterans Care Specialist vacancy at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Silver Bay. The shifts will be rotating day or evening. The day shift is 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, and the evening shift is 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm.This position provides leadership and mentorship to all household Human Service Technicians/Certified Nursing Assistants. Provides care knowledge to the Human Service Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant teams, to increase the level of care provided. The position will lead work direction, training and mentoring to all Human Service Technicians/Certified Nursing Assistants on the household/neighborhood. Collect and analyze data to promote individual and household/neighborhood quality of life and quality of care outcomes.Minimum Qualifications
Current registration as a Nursing Assistant with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Nursing Assistant Registry
Certified as a Trained Medication Aide (TMA)
One year of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and/or Human Services Technician (HST) or providing direct care for others
Human relations, communications, and leadership skills sufficient to effectively lead, guide and educate others
Knowledge and skills in two or more of the following areas: dementia, restorative care, patient care planning for hospice and palliative care, aging/geriatric services
Preferred Qualifications
Two or more years of experience as a CNA/HST in a skilled nursing facility
Knowledge and skills in three or more of the following areas: dementia, restorative care, patient care planning for hospice and palliative care, aging/geriatric services
Knowledge of state and federal regulations guiding skilled nursing facility/nursing home operations
Experience working with Veterans
Experience as a lead worker or mentor to others
Additional Requirements
Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. Finalists must pass the DHS background check.
A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.
Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance. It also includes contact with the applicant's former employer(s).
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