RESIDENT CARE AIDE

CSKT Tribal Health Department; Polson (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CSKT Tribal Health Department in Polson, MT, seeks a Resident Care Aide for night shifts (8:00 pm–8:00 am). Applicants must meet education and license requirements, with three experience levels for elder care. The role includes a mandatory six-month probation, pre-hire drug testing, and a Tribal application with supporting documents.

Salary is negotiable DOE and may be contracted. Closing date: Monday, August 24, 2026, 5:30 p.m. (MST). Tribal member preference applies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Three levels based on elder care experience.
• Candidate must submit tribal application and transcripts, certifications, license, enrollment proof, and DD214 if veteran.
• Night shift 8:00 pm–8:00 am in Polson; position may be contract or DOE depending on needs.

Skills

CPR

First aid

Dementia care

Driver's license

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

RESIDENT CARE AIDE – TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (1 or more positions, night shift 8:00 pm 8:00 am) Polson

The successful applicant must be at least 18 years of age, must possess a valid drivers license, and a High School diploma or general education (GED) preferred.

Candidates will be classified into three levels based on experience and qualifications:

• Level 1: Less than 4 years experience of caring for elders. Prefer CPR, first aid and Dementia Care Certification training but not required, must obtain within 6 months of hire, training available by CSKT Tribal Health.
• Level 2: 5 or more years of experience of caring for elders OR is a Certified Nursing Assistant with no work experience. Prefer CPR, first aid and Dementia Care Certification training but not required, must obtain within 6 months of hire, training available by CSKT Tribal Health.
• Level 3: 10 or more years of experience of caring for elders OR is a Certified Nursing Assistant with 5 years of work experience. Prefer CPR, first aid and Dementia Care Certification training but not required, must obtain within 6 months of hire, training available by CSKT Tribal Health.

All applicants must submit a Tribal application, a copy of academic transcript/degree, certifications, copy of valid drivers license, if claiming Tribal preference, proof of enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT, and if claiming veterans preference, a copy of the DD214 must be submitted.

FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION DURING THE SCREENING PROCESS.

This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy and subject to random drug testing.

The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period.

Salary Negotiable DOE, may be employed under contract.

The closing date will be Monday, August 24, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. (MST)

CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER