Certified Nursing Assistant

Sevita; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO & Holidays

Benefits for full-time

Training & development

Career advancement

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Sevita, through Mentor Community Services, is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for a full-time position in Missouri. You will provide hands-on nursing care with emphasis on daily living and personal hygiene, supporting residents to live well and engage in community activities.

The role requires a CNA certification, a high school diploma or GED, and current BLS/CPR/First Aid. Prior CNA experience is preferred and benefits include paid time off and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of CNA certification program; valid state CNA license.
• One year CNA experience preferred; experience with medically complex patients beneficial.
• Current BLS, CPR, and First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health conditions and ensure quality services.
• Assist with daily living, personal care, and social integration.
• Maintain safety and quality supports for residents.
• Initiate emergency procedures when needed.
• Use equipment correctly and report hazards.
• Document progress notes and required records.
• Assist with activities and off-site appointments.
• Help with meals and household tasks.
• Prepare rooms for admissions and discharge.

Skills

CNA experience

BLS/CPR/First Aid

Communication

Compassionate care

Education

High School diploma or GED

CNA certification program

Job description

Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Full time/$21 hour

Make a difference every day as a patient advocate providing quality of life-enhancing services to those we serve. As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will perform hands‑on nursing care with an emphasis on daily care needs and personal hygiene.

• Monitor the health conditions of individuals served and ensure quality services provided
• Provide assistance and/or supervision to individuals in the areas of daily living, personal care, and community/social integration
• Help maintain safe and quality supports for individuals served
• Initiate emergency procedures on a needed basis
• Use equipment correctly and safely
• Report any hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents, or incidents to supervisor
• Maintain current progress notes and any other appropriate documentation
• Assist with resident activity programs, including off‑site outings and off‑site appointments
• Assist with household activities
• Assist in keeping residence tidy and clean
• Assist with meal preparation and mealtimes
• Prepare rooms for admissions of new residents, obtaining equipment and supplies as needed
• Prepare residents for discharge
• Actively attend and participate in team meetings and training as required
• Maintain confidentiality and treat others with dignity and respect in all you do

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Completion of CNA certification program; Current CNA certification issued by state relevant to the position.
• One year CNA experience preferred, ideally experience with medically complex patients
• Current in Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR, and First Aid certifications
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff, residents, and families
• A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach
• A commitment to quality in everything you do

Why Join Us

• Competitive pay rates; paid time off, Holiday Pay, and benefits for full-time employees.
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Paid classroom and on-the-job training
• A dynamic work environment where no day is ever the same as the next
• Enjoy complex work that makes a difference in the lives of those we serve
• Career development and advancement opportunities across a nationwide network
• Employee Referral Program bonus opportunities for eligible roles

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.