This position is located in the Residential Care Facility Elderly Unit at the Veterans Home of California - Redding.
Please note: You will need to take and pass an examination for Certified Nursing Assistant to establish list eligibility prior to job offer. Please visit for more information.
If you previously applied, there is no need to reapply.
Monthly application review cut-off periods will be the 1st of each month.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
Working overtime may be a requirement of this position.

• Vaccination:
  • In accordance with current California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Orders and/or Department of Social Services (DSS) PINs, workers in various health care settings, including those who work at Veterans Homes, must be vaccinated against COVID-19, including the booster vaccine, or submit a declination form.

• Mandatory Testing:
  • Staff who are not fully vaccinated or have submitted a declination form are subject to semi-weekly (twice per week) testing.
  • Additional testing may be required for vaccinated and unvaccinated staff based upon current CDPH orders, DSS Pins and/or CalOSHA guidelines and are subject to change.
  • If selected for hire, you may provide proof of vaccination to the hiring supervisor or designee during the pre-employment process. Vaccination information will not affect hiring selections, however, start dates will not be negotiated until proof of vaccination or exemption requirements are submitted timely and approved.

• Face Coverings:
  • While working on-site at any CalVet facility, employees must follow current face covering guidance as issued by the California Department of Public Health. Employees working in a county where the local health jurisdiction has issued a stricter public health ordinance must comply with the local order.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-265905
Position #(s):
578-136-8185-027
Working Title:
Certified Nursing Assistant - RCFE
Classification:
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT $2,696.00 - $3,623.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Shasta County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Part Time - 4/5 Time
Facility:
VHC-R Human Resources
Work Shift:
1400-2230
Work Week:
Friday - Monday
Department Information The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) works to serve California veterans and their families. With nearly 2 million veterans living in the State, CalVet strives to ensure that its veterans of every era and their families get the state and federal benefits and services they have earned and deserve as a result of selfless and honorable military service. CalVet strives to serve veterans and their families with dignity and compassion and to help them achieve their highest quality of life.
Per Military and Veterans Code, Section 80, whenever possible, preference shall be given to veterans for employment in the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Department Website:
Special Requirements Successful completion of a live scan and a pre-employment physical (including drug testing for certain civil service classifications) will be required.
Application Instructions
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: Until Filled
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Veterans Affairs
VHC-R Human Resources
Attn: Human Resources
3400 Knighton Road
Redding , CA 96002
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Veterans Affairs
VHC-R Human Resources
Human Resources
3400 Knighton Road
Redding , CA 96002
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Benefits
The website below is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. Please review this information prior to accepting employment.
The Veterans Home of California - Redding is located in Northern California, just south of Shasta Lake, nestled between the Cascades and the Trinity Alps. With its natural beauty and abundance of recreational opportunities, Redding combines the ambiance of a small town with the amenities of a large city. Our facility also offers free parking.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website:
Human Resources Contact:
Christel Hartman
(530) 224-3420

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Office
(916) 651-5042

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
If mailing or dropping off your State Application (STD. 678) please note position #578-136-8185-027 for Certified Nursing Assistant and JC-265905, and the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, SROA, Surplus, Re-employment, Reinstatement or Training and Development) in the Explanations section of the application. Please remove any confidential information (e.g.) social security number, date of birth, etc.) as well as any information regarding your LEAP eligibility and/or exam scores from your documents prior to submission. A complete application package includes: a signed STD. 678, and a copy of a valid CNA certificate.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.