CNA Certified Nursing Assistant PT Afternoon
- Certification preferred
- Weekly pay
- CNA certification
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting states $20–$22 an hour. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in Minnesota post a median of $23.78 an hour, the middle half $22.19–$24.90, across 369 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Certified nursing assistants employed in Minnesota earn a median of $22.44 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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What Minnesota requires of a certified nursing assistant
Nursing Assistant on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry, from the Minnesota Department of Health, Nursing Assistant Registry.
- Training: at least 75 hours, 16 of them supervised clinical practice.
- Exam: Knowledge test and manual skills test; MDH contracts with Headmaster for the competency evaluation.
Certified nursing assistant jobs and requirements in Minnesota
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About the job
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Join Our Compassionate Caregiving Team at BrightStar Care of Maple Grove & Andover! Now Hiring Certified Nursing Assistants.
Pay Range: $20-22 per hour (varies based on certifications, overall and in-home care experience)
Various Shift Hours: Monday- Friday and every other Weekend
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BrightStar CNA Benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- Premium short shift pay (extra $2-3!)
- 401K Match (up to 4% after 6mo of employment)
- 24/7 RN Oversight with ongoing training
- Weekly Pay with direct deposit
- Holiday Pay: Earn time & a half!
- Zayzoon (Early/Daily Access to Earned Wages)
- Paid Training
- One-on-one care
- Employee Referral Bonuses ($300!!!)
- Employee Recognition
- Promote within BrightStar Care
- Supportive and helpful team members
BrightStar CNA Job Responsibilities
- Drive to Client Homes
- Assist with personal care and daily living tasks (e.g., bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting).
- Monitor vital signs and support assessments under RN supervision.
- Report Client Condition Changes
- Follow individualized care plans, helping with meals, housekeeping, errands, and transportation.
- Provide compassionate companionship and emotional support to enhance patient well-being.
BrightStar CNA Qualifications
- Current In-State (MN) CNA Certification (Preferred) + A minimum of one year of experience in home health, assisted living, or similar settings .
- A Valid Driver's License (Permits not accepted)
- Clean Driving Record (Feel free to ask if you are eligible)
- Willingness to Drive Client
- Must be at least 18 yrs. or older
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Geriatric experience and Alzheimer's / Dementia experience
- Able to travel within our covering territories (as listed in post)
- Empathy for the needs of the client
- A heartfelt desire to help others with a positive and respectful attitude
Apply today and get working within 2 weeks !
Why BrightStar Care?
By working for Brightstar, you will become part of a team that values professionalism and patient-centric care. At BrightStar Care, we empower you to do the job you love, in a supportive environment that ensures our clients receive the best care possible.
- Award-Winning Excellence: We are SO proud to be a Joint Commission Accredited and Enterprise Champion for Quality organization, consistently recognized for our commitment to the highest standards of patient care.
- Supportive Work Culture: Our caregivers/CNAs, Nurses and office staff are our greatest assets! So we provide a nurturing environment that fosters growth and development for everyone.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Every BrightStar Care agency and business is independently owned and operated.
From BrightStar Care Franchise Network's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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