Certified Nursing Aide

State of Montana

Agency: State of Montana
Location: MT
Type: full-time
Work arrangement: onsite
Posted: 2026-09-09

Job Description

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a Certified Nurse Aide career opportunity at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls, MT.
The Montana Veterans' Home (MVH), located in Columbia Falls, Montana, is a Medicare/Medicaid and Veterans Administration-certified facility with 105 intermediate/skilled-care beds and 12 domiciliary beds. The nursing facility includes a 15-bed Dementia Care unit. MVH has been providing services to Veterans since 1896. The Montana Veterans' Home is located next to the Flathead River, just minutes away from Glacier National Park. A large pavilion, walking paths, and protected courtyards provide ample opportunities for outdoor access. The facility offers individual and group activities, spiritual services, support group services, and social services. The skilled and rehabilitative services include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and dietitian services.
Why Join DPHHS?
Our mission at DPHHS is to serve 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:
This position is a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA). The CNA assists residents with activities of daily living. 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.
Position:
Certified Nursing Aide
Location:
Montana Veterans Home, 400 Veterans Drive, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Schedule:
Full Time, 40 hours per week.
Day Shifts:
Tuesday-Saturday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm; Sunday-Thursday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm; Friday - Tuesday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

Evening Shifts:
Tuesday - Saturday, 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm; Tuesday - Saturday, 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Night Shifts: Saturday -
Wednesday, 10:00 pm - 6:30 am; Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 pm - 6:30 am
LPN and CNA shift differential shall be paid as follows:
Evening Shift $1.75/hr.
Night Shift $3.00/hr.
How To Apply

To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the 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.
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.
Effective June 29, 2026, DPHHS is participating in E-Verify at this hiring location to confirm employment eligibility. After you accept a job offer and complete Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here: https://www.e-verify.gov.

This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.

Physical and Environmental Demands:
Work is of medium demand and 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 bloodborne pathogens. May have to work with uncooperative residents at times.
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Montana CNA certification.
• Two years of CNA experience.
• Other equivalent combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Applicant Pool Statement
:

If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Training Assignment
:

Not Applicable

Salary: $

26.41

Hourly

Telework Eligibility
:

Not Telework Eligible

Benefits Package Eligibility
:

Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings
:

Employee Status
:

Regular

Schedule
:

Full-Time

Job Type
:

Standard

Shift
:

Day Job

Travel
:

Primary Location
:

Columbia Falls

Agency
:

Department of Public Health & Human Services

Union
:

Montana Federation of Public Employees

Posting Date
:

Sep 8, 2026, 12:12:23 PM

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone)
:

Ongoing

Required Application Materials
:

Resume, Letter of Interest (Internal Position)

Contact Name
:

Larissa Landry

Contact Email
:

larissa.landry@mt.gov

Contact Phone
:

406-897-6079

Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711.
Montana Job Service Offices
also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.
State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Montana CNA certification.
• Two years of CNA experience.
• Other equivalent combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.