Healthcare jobs in West St. Paul, MN
CNA and patient care technician jobs in West St. Paul, MN
11 open CNA and patient care technician jobs in West St. Paul, Minnesota, at 4 employers, typically posting $21.38–$22.25 an hour. Help patients with daily care, vital signs and getting around, as part of the nursing team.
- 25th percentile$21.38/hr
- Median (50th)$21.50/hr
- 75th percentile$22.25/hr
- Distinct posted rates7
- Jobs stating an hourly rate7
- Employers3
The median is the middle of the 7 distinct rates they post, and the middle half, $21.38–$22.25 an hour, runs from their 25th percentile to their 75th: half of the rates fall between them. Each range counts at its midpoint, and a job posted many times at one rate counts once, so no employer's posting volume sets the figure.
Newest CNA and patient care technician jobs in West St. Paul
Checked 12 Nov 2026, 07:49 UTC- $2,500/mo
- $22–$28/hr
- $18.50–$24/hr
- $22.50/hr
$20–$23/hr- $20–$23/hr
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AHS StaffingTravel nursing agency
Places travel and local contract nurses and allied professionals.
Places: Nurses, CNAs & PCTs, Therapy & rehab, Mental health
HealthTrust Workforce SolutionsPer diem shift app
HCA Healthcare's staffing arm, placing nurses, techs and CNAs in per diem and travel shifts at HCA hospitals.
Places: Nurses, CNAs & PCTs, Surgical, EMS
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CNAs & PCTs occupations in West St. Paul
Each opens the town's jobs in that occupation.
What CNA and patient care technician jobs pay in West St. Paul
Typical posted hourly pay
The middle half of 7 posted hourly rates from 3 employers, median $21.5/hr.
| Occupation (BLS) | Median /hr | Median a year | Employed in area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides(31-1120 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-1120)) | $18.68 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area) | $38,860 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area) | 93,560 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area) |
| Nursing Assistants(31-1131 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-1131)) | $23.09 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area) | $48,020 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area) | 14,590 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area) |
| Physical Therapists(29-1123 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1123)) | $49.26 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area) | $102,450 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area) | 3,360 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area) |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses(29-2061 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-2061)) | $31.57 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area) | $65,660 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area) | 6,300 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area) |
| Medical Assistants(31-9092 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-9092)) | $25.28 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Assistants, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area) | $52,570 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Assistants, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area) | 7,390 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Assistants, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area) |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants(31-2011 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-2011)) | $31.83 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area) | $66,210 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area) | 350 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area) |
| Physical Therapist Assistants(31-2021 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-2021)) | $33.55 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapist Assistants, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area) | $69,790 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapist Assistants, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area) | 730 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapist Assistants, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area) |
| Registered Nurses(29-1141 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1141)) | $49.54 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area) | $103,040 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area) | 43,600 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area) |
| Dental Assistants(31-9091 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-9091)) | $34.79 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Dental Assistants, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area) | $72,370 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Dental Assistants, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area) | 3,910 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Dental Assistants, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area) |
| Dental Hygienists(29-1292 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1292)) | $54.15 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Dental Hygienists, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area) | $112,630 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Dental Hygienists, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area) | 2,590 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Dental Hygienists, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area) |
| Dentists, General(29-1021 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1021)) | $105.76 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Dentists, General, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area) | $219,980 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Dentists, General, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area) | 1,760 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Dentists, General, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area) |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025: Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metropolitan area.
What CNA and patient care technician jobs in West St. Paul offer
Counted from each job's own posting, the same reading as the lists across the state.
Hiring immediately: 1 job
- Immediate Start PCA/CNA - PM Shift - Maplewood at FirstLight Home CareImmediate Start PCA/CNA - PM Shift - Maplewood
Daily pay: 1 job
- PCA/CNA needed in Shoreview/Mounds View Area at FirstLight Home Care...in someone's life. Consistent, reliable schedule. Competitive pay. Access your earned wages before...
No certification at hire: 5 jobs
- CNA - Admin Support/Scheduler at FirstLight Home CareCNA certification preferred;
- Immediate Start PCA/CNA - PM Shift - Maplewood at FirstLight Home CareCNA certification preferred, but experienced caregivers are encouraged to apply
- PCA/CNA needed in Shoreview/Mounds View Area at FirstLight Home CareExperience or training in personal care ( CNA Certification a Plus ).
Sign-on bonus: 1 job
- (CNA) Certified Nursing Assistant at Southview Acres Healthcare Center$3,500 sign-on bonus
Nursing homes in West St. Paul, by staffing
The nursing homes in West St. Paul hiring on this site, with their open CNA and patient care technician jobs here and posted pay where they have them, beside what each reports to Medicare from its payroll (Oct 2026), fewest residents per nurse aide on duty first; Minnesota's middle nursing home has one aide for every 9.6 residents.
| Nursing home | Open here | Posted pay | Residents per aide on duty | Staff turnover | Staffing rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southview Acres Healthcare Center | 1 | Not posted | 10.1 | Not reported | 4 of 5 |
Employers hiring CNAs & PCTs in West St. Paul, MN
CNA and patient care technician jobs near West St. Paul
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CNA and patient care technician jobs in West St. Paul, MN: common questions
What do CNA and patient care technician jobs in West St. Paul, MN pay?
Across 7 open CNA and patient care technician jobs here that post an hourly rate, from 3 employers, the middle half pays $21.38–$22.25 an hour, median $21.5.
Who has the most CNA and patient care technician jobs in West St. Paul, MN?
By open jobs on this board: FirstLight Home Care (6), Suite Living Senior Care (2) and Walker Methodist (2).
Which CNA and patient care technician jobs in West St. Paul, MN are hiring immediately?
1 of the open CNA and patient care technician jobs here says so in its own posting: Immediate Start PCA/CNA - PM Shift - Maplewood at FirstLight Home Care (Immediate Start PCA/CNA - PM Shift - Maplewood).
Which CNA and patient care technician jobs in West St. Paul, MN offer daily pay?
1 of the open CNA and patient care technician jobs here says so in its own posting: PCA/CNA needed in Shoreview/Mounds View Area at FirstLight Home Care (...in someone's life. Consistent, reliable schedule. Competitive pay. Access your earned wages before...).
Which CNA and patient care technician jobs in West St. Paul, MN hire before you are certified?
5 of the open CNA and patient care technician jobs here say so in their own posting: CNA - Admin Support/Scheduler at FirstLight Home Care (CNA certification preferred;); Immediate Start PCA/CNA - PM Shift - Maplewood at FirstLight Home Care (CNA certification preferred, but experienced caregivers are encouraged to apply); PCA/CNA needed in Shoreview/Mounds View Area at FirstLight Home Care (Experience or training in personal care ( CNA Certification a Plus ).). Every such job in Minnesota.
Which CNA and patient care technician jobs in West St. Paul, MN offer a sign-on bonus?
1 of the open CNA and patient care technician jobs here says so in its own posting: (CNA) Certified Nursing Assistant at Southview Acres Healthcare Center ($3,500 sign-on bonus).
Which employers hiring CNA and patient care technician jobs in West St. Paul, MN offer a sign-on bonus, a shift differential or tuition help?
By their own postings here, a sign-on bonus: Southview Acres Healthcare Center ($3,500); tuition or student loan help: Southview Acres Healthcare Center (tuition help up to $4,800 a year). The employers compared.
Which nursing homes in West St. Paul have the most aides per resident?
Of the one nursing home in West St. Paul hiring on this site, by what each reports to Medicare (Oct 2026): Southview Acres Healthcare Center (one aide for every 10.1 residents). The middle nursing home in Minnesota has one aide on duty for every 9.6 residents. Every one is listed with its turnover and ratings.
How often are workers injured at the healthcare employers hiring in West St. Paul?
By what they reported to OSHA for 2025, in work injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers: Southview Acres Healthcare Center (Southview Acres Healthcare Center) 5.0, against 5.2 at nursing homes nationwide. These are the employers' own reports. Workplace injuries in Minnesota.
What do you need to get hired?
State CNA certification for most roles; some hospitals train you or hire nursing students as techs. Each posting lists its own requirements.
Sources and method
- CareJobs.Now job board: open jobs in West St. Paul, MN, read every night from each employer's own careers site, published 12 Nov 2026
- BLS OEWS May 2025: Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metropolitan area, published 15 May 2026
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files (places)
Cite this page
CareJobs.Now. (2026). CNA and patient care technician jobs in West St. Paul, MN. Data as of 12 Nov 2026. https://carejobs.now/states/minnesota/west-st-paul/nursing-assistants