Join a team with a national reputation for excellence! Our mission is to serve Minnesota Veterans and their families. We do this by delivering quality health care, helping to secure benefits, and providing programs and services in higher education, claims, burials, outreach and Veterans' preference. At the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA), we not only consider it our duty to provide the highest level of care to those who answered our nation's call, we believe it is an honor.
MDVA recognizes that a culturally competent workforce is critical to meet the needs of all Minnesotans. MDVA is committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility at our workplace to support employees as they grow in their careers with the State of Minnesota.
Job Details
Working Title: Homemaker
Job Class: Resident Assistant
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Job ID: 95983
- Location: Preston
- Telework Eligible: No
- Full/Part Time: Part-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 08/01/2026
- Closing Date: 08/14/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Preston
- Division/Unit: Preston Veterans Home / Nursing
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Evening Shift / 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Days of Work: Varies, including weekends as assigned
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $20.87 - $22.79 / hourly PLUS $2.25/hour shift differential for all hours worked after 6:00pm and before 6:00am
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 203 - Service/AFSCME
- FLSA Status: Nonexempt
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
Job Summary
The Minnesota Veterans Home-Prestonis seeking a Resident Assistantto help support the residents' needs by assisting with limited personal care and providing companionship, food service, snack preparation, and activity support!
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist residents in social activities and with their personal interests. Help create opportunities for social interactions, personal routines, and exercise within the resident community.
- Serve food in a clean, cheerful environment to help build connections and a sense of community.
- Develop household customs and rituals by facilitating household-related activities.
Thispositionisdesignated as part-time and primarily eveningshift.
The work schedule will include at least 32hours per 2-week pay period and may include additional work hours, based on business needs. Thisposition is not initially eligible forhealth and dental insurance benefits.
Please see a message from Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner, Brad Lindsay. Select Link