CNA in St. Paul
How this pay compares
This posting states $19–$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).
Certified nursing assistants in Minnesota: pay by town and employer
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
CNA and patient care technician jobs in our research
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- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 1.97x · Clicks 121
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 48.4% · Stating an hourly rate 47.4%
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About the job
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist clients with personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
- Support with ambulation, transfers, and mobility exercises
- Perform light housekeeping tasks to maintain a safe and clean living environment
- Prepare meals and assist with feeding as needed
- Monitor and report changes in client health, behavior, or needs to the supervising nurse or care manager
- Provide companionship and emotional support
- Adhere to care plans and agency protocols
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services provided
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of a High School Diploma required
- Minimum of 6 months experience as a Caregiver
- Experience in an Homecare preferred
- Ability to pass a background check with MN Department of Health and Human Services.
- Reliable transportation to and from work.
- Compassionate about the care and well-being of others.
- Ability to read, write, and speak the English language adequately to respond to individual's needs.
- Ability to see and hear to communicate effectively.
- Ability to lift to 50-75 pounds, which includes transferring individuals.
- Ability to respond to emergencies in accordance with procedures and guidelines.
- Ability to sit, stand, stoop, bend, reach, push and pull. National Home Healthcare
Offers
- Competitive Pay
- Paid on the job training.
- Flexible Schedule
- Earned Safe & Sick Time
Please note, National Home Healthcare does NOT currently offer Medical insurance for hourly Caregiver positions. Please be aware of this prior to applying to National Home Healthcare
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
Schedule
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
From National Home HealthCare's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About National Home HealthCare
National Home HealthCare hires caregivers, nursing assistants and front-office staff in Oakdale, Minnesota.
Hires in MinnesotaPay on its listings: 90.9% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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