Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

State of Missouri; St. James (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Holiday pay

Job summary

State of Missouri Veterans Home is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide compassionate care to Missouri's veterans. You will work with a dedicated nursing team to follow individualized care plans and document observations.

This on-site role offers hourly shifts with day, evening, and night options, weekend differentials, and strong benefits including health, retirement, and generous leave.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid CNA certification.
• Ability to document vitals and observations accurately.
• Excellent patient care and communication.
• Able to lift, stand, and assist Veterans as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate Veteran care according to individualized care plans.
• Document vitals, heights, and weights accurately.
• Assist with grooming, bathing, feeding, toileting, and mobility.
• Communicate needs and observations to nursing staff and families.
• Overtime may be required.

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

How To Reach Us

Each MO Veterans Home has a recruiter on staff. We are here to answer any questions you may have.

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 .