Why Join DPHHS?
Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.
The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.
Job Overview: The Montana Veterans’ Home is a Medicare/Medicaid and Veterans Administration-certified facility that has been providing services to Veterans since 1896. Admission is for honorably discharged veterans who qualify for skilled/intermediate nursing care or domiciliary self-care living. Spouses of veterans may be admitted on a space-available basis.
This position is a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA). The CNA assists residents with daily living activities. Other responsibilities include: 1) Measuring and recording residents’ vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, weight, pulse, and respiratory rate; 2) Assisting residents with daily living activities such as eating, personal hygiene, and dressing; and 3) Providing compassionate support to residents/family members and encouraging open communication.
Essential Functions (Major Duties or Responsibilities):
A. Resident Care (90%)
- Measures and records residents’ vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, weight, pulse, and respiratory rate.
- Assists residents with daily living activities such as eating, personal hygiene, and dressing.
- Provides compassionate support to residents/family members and encourages open communication.
- Measures input and output, and collects specimens for testing.
- Answers call light for assistance and responds to residents’ needs.
- Assists staff in providing resident care and responds to emergencies.
- Observes residents’ condition or behavior and reports changes to the nurse.
- Changes linens, makes beds, cleans residents' rooms, bathrooms, or other resident areas.
B. Documentation (5%)
- Maintains records of CNA care provided to each resident.
- Transcribes codes corresponding to resident care.
C. Other Duties as Assigned (5%)
- Orients new residents and new CNA staff.
- Completes other nursing care tasks as requested.
Effective June 29, 2026, DPHHS is participating in E-Verify at this hiring location to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here: https://www.e-verify.gov
How To Apply
To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.
Resume
Letter of Interest (Internal)
Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.
This position is open until filled, with frequent screening of applicants.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
Work is of medium demand, that involves lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling; stooping; twisting and extensive standing. *Lift 50# occasionally; *Lift 15-20# frequently; *Push/pull 60# occasionally/ *Reach forward and below frequently. Must have the ability to transfer residents safely. Must be able to effectively communicate with patients. May be exposed to blood borne pathogens. May have to work with uncooperative residents at times.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Behaviors):
Required for the first day of work:
- Knowledge of the aging process and basic anatomy.
- Knowledge of caregiver role and infection controls.
- Knowledge of residents’ rights and confidentiality principles.
- Written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to provide residents with quality care.
- Ability to demonstrate patience and empathy.
- Ability to observe and pay attention to details.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Montana CNA certification.
- Two years CNA experience.
- Other equivalent combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
