C.N.A Training Class- Norfolk Veterans' Home

State of Nebraska; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Nebraska's Norfolk Veterans Home is launching a C.N.A training class to prepare Staff Care Technician I and II incumbents. The program runs November 2–20, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with testing for certification upon completion.

After graduation, positions offer 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m. or 10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m. shifts with every other weekend rotation; Tech I pays $17.938/h plus $3 diff (~$20.938/h), Tech II pays $21.625/h plus $3 diff (~$24.625/h) for progression after certification.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Completed a state-approved 76-hour Nurse Aide training course.
• Listed on the Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry upon qualification.

Skills

Age 18+

Physical stamina

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Push/pull up to 75 lbs

Interpersonal skills

Education

76-hour Nurse Aide training

Job description

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Veterans Affairs - Agency 28

Location:

Norfolk, NE

Hiring Rate:

$21.625

Job Posting:

JR2026-00029316 C.N.A Training Class- Norfolk Veterans’ Home (Evergreen) (Open)

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Job Description:

The Norfolk Veterans’ Home is gearing up for our next C.N.A training class! If you are passionate about caring for others and you’re looking to further your career, you have come to the right place! Incumbents for this position will be understaffed as Staff Care Technician I while in training. Once the certification process is successfully completed they will be transitioned to Staff Care Technician II. Pay rates for Staff Care Tech I: $17.938/hour plus $3 differential- $20.938/hr. Pay Rate for Staff Care Tech II: $21.625/hour plus $3 differential- $24.625/hr. This course will begin November 2, 2026 through November 20, 2026. This will be an all day course (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) Testing for certification will follow successful completion of the course.

Full-Time & Part-Time employment after course completion: 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., or 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. with every other weekend rotation.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Staff Care Technician I: Be at least 18 years of age.

Staff Care Technician II: Be at least 18 years of age, completed a state approved 76-hour nurse aide training course and competency evaluation program, and be listed on the Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally and push/pull occasionally up to 75 lbs. on a daily basis. Ability to frequently bend at the waist and neck and frequently twist at the waist and walk or stand up to 90% of the shift. Ability to interact with members and others in a positive manner and be flexible to meet changing demands of the job.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.