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State of Minnesota - Bemidji, MN
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Lead Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Veterans Care Specialist position at the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is a part-time role focused on providing leadership and mentorship to CNA-Human Services Technician (HST) employees. The position involves administering medications, participating in care plan development, and enhancing resident services through training and oversight. This role is essential in ensuring high-quality care for veterans at the Bemidji Veterans Home.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, training, oversight, and mentoring to current and new CNA-HST employees.
- Independently administer medications and/or treatments as prescribed to residents as requested.
- Participate and provide input in team meetings and in the development and implementation of care plans for residents.
- Measure targeted goals for residents, households, groups, and individualized projects as assigned. Analyze data to assess resident interventions.
- Assist in the development and implementation of an educational curriculum for staff.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice-to-haves
- 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.
Benefits
- Competitive wage
- Affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
