Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

State of Missouri; Mount Vernon (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

3 weeks sick leave

13 paid holidays

Health (medical, dental, vision)

Free life insurance

Retirement

Up to $25/month match on savings plan

6 weeks paid leave for birth or adopt

Job summary

State of Missouri’s Missouri Veterans Home seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide compassionate care to veterans per individualized care plans.

You will document vitals and observations, assist with grooming, feeding, mobility, and daily activities, and collaborate with a dedicated nursing team. Overtime may be required. Benefits include vacation, holidays, health coverage, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Certified Nursing Assistant certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent Veteran care per individualized care plan.
• Communicate and document information to nursing staff about veterans' needs and preferences.
• Attend to daily needs: grooming, bathing, feeding, toileting, skin care, mobility.
• Accurately record vitals, heights, and weights.
• Assist with lifting, repositioning, ambulation and ROM.
• Work overtime as needed.

Skills

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

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.