Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Trainee

State of Missouri; Cameron (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Missouri seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Trainee to support our Veterans while embarking on a rewarding career in nursing. This entry-level position offers structured training, with the opportunity to advance to a full-time role after certification, alongside comprehensive benefits and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

3 weeks paid vacation

3 weeks paid sick leave

13 paid holidays

Health (medical, dental, vision) insurance

Free life insurance

Retirement plan

Up to $75/month match on savings plan

6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Interest in nursing and desire to help others.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to Veterans including taking vitals and assisting with personal hygiene.
• Communicate with Veterans effectively and document in the electronic medical record.
• Assist with meals and maintain reliable attendance.

Skills

Interest in nursing field

Desire to help others

Job description

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Want to get paid while embarking on an epic journey in medical care? If you’re committed to serving, caring, and growing a career in nursing, we have the perfect position for you as a Certified Nursing Assistant Trainee! Impacting the everyday lives of our state’s heroes is incredibly rewarding, and this is your chance. Apply today!

Hourly Wage: $16.83

Important Notes

• Once you complete your certification, you will be promoted to a full time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and will earn benefits
• You must remain employed with Missouri Veterans Commission for a minimum of 12 months following completion of the course
• If you leave employment, you will be required to repay all costs associated with training
  
  

Examples of Work

• Regular, reliable attendance for classroom and floor assignments
• Provide direct care to Veterans such as: taking vitals, weight/height measurements, assisting Veterans with personal hygiene needs, elimination, and transfers
• Communicate with Veterans in an effective and therapeutic manner
• Document in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Assist with meals – trays, delivery, feeding
• Assist with dressing and grooming as necessary
• Lift, clean, and move equipment
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time
  
  

Qualifications

• No experience required
• Interest in nursing field and desire to help others
  
  

Joining the team with the Missouri Veterans Home, you have an opportunity to build lasting relationships with your co-workers and our Veterans - these are the top 2 reasons our long-term team members give as the reason they work with us!

Benefits

Successful completion of the course will lead to a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant position, and you will have access to the following benefits:

• 3 weeks paid vacation; 3 weeks paid sick leave; 13 paid holidays
• Health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance
• Retirement
• Up to $75/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. Please look below to find the recruiter's contact information by location. We look forward to hearing from you!

• Cameron - 573-508-7133
• Cape Girardeau - 573-986-4061 OR 573-986-4023
• Mexico - 573-567-8327
• Mt. Vernon - 417-489-0167
• St. James - 573-301-6533
• St. Louis - 314-337-1761
• Warrensburg - 660-429-4690
  
  

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 .

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