Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Missouri Veterans Home-Mexico; Mexico (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance (free)

Retirement plan

Savings match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Missouri Veterans Home is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide compassionate care to our Veterans, following individualized care plans and collaborating with a dedicated nursing team.

Responsibilities include assisting with grooming, bathing, feeding, toileting, vital signs, documenting observations, and supporting Veterans with mobility while working shifts with hourly pay and opportunities for overtime and growth.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid certified nursing assistant certification

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent Veteran care and support according to the individualized care plan.
• Communicate and document information to nursing staff regarding Veterans’ needs, preferences, and/or complaints.
• Assist with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, toileting, and mobility as required.
• Accurately perform and document vitals, heights, and weights.
• Walk, stand, and assist with transfers and daily activities; overtime may be required.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Job description

Your work here is not just a job; it’s a calling, a mission, and an opportunity to give back. As a Certified Nursing Assistant with our Missouri Veterans Home, you’ll have an opportunity to give back to those who have given us so much. You’ll work with a dedicated team of nursing professionals who strive to give our state’s heroes the best in-class, compassionate care.

Hourly Pay:

• $18.35 - $18.69 day shift
• $20.35 - $20.69 evening and night shift
• Additional weekend shift differential available

Examples of Work

• Provide excellent Veteran care and support according to the individualized care plan.
• Communicate and document specific information to nursing staff regarding information and observations of the Veterans’ needs, preferences and/or complaints voiced by Veteran/family.
• Attend to individual needs of Veterans which may include but is not limited to assistance with grooming, bathing/showering, oral hygiene, delivery and set up of food trays, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, repositioning, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, communicating, skin care, or other needs in keeping with the individual’s care requirements.
• Accurately perform and document vitals, heights, and weights.
• Walk and stand extensively as well as stoop, bend, and lift to provide quality care to Veterans.
• Work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid certified nursing assistant certification

Benefits

• Enjoy a workplace where you can build lasting relationships with our Veterans and your co-workers
• Opportunities to learn and grow in your career with MO Veterans Home
• 3 weeks paid vacation; 3 weeks paid sick leave; 13 paid holidays
• Health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance
• Retirement
• Up to $25/month match on savings plan
• 6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption

How to reach us

Each MO Veterans Home has a recruiter on staff. We are here to answer any questions you may have. Please follow the link to our Hiring Page to find your local recruiter’s contact information.

MVC Hiring Page: https://mvc.dps.mo.gov/hiring/

At the Missouri Veterans Commission, we value diversity because we believe in the power of our differences. MVC strives for an inclusive work environment where equal and equitable opportunities exist for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, uniformed service member, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.