Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Missouri Veterans Home-Warrensburg; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Free life insurance

Retirement plan

Savings match up to $25/month

Paid vacation and sick leave

13 paid holidays

Job summary

The Missouri Veterans Home-Warrensburg is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide compassionate care to Veterans. You will follow individualized care plans, document observations for the nursing staff, and assist with activities of daily living while ensuring comfort and safety for each Veteran.

Responsibilities include recording vitals, assisting with grooming, meals, mobility, and daily hygiene, plus adhering to care standards. Overtime may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid certified nursing assistant certification.
• Ability to communicate clearly with Veterans and nursing staff.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent Veteran care according to the individualized care plan.
• Communicate and document information to nursing staff regarding Veterans' needs and preferences.
• Assist with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, toileting, and other daily activities.
• Accurately perform and document vitals, heights, and weights.
• Assist Veterans with mobility and transfers; provide safe, comfortable care.
• Work overtime as needed.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Patient care

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

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.