Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Trainee

State of Missouri; Cameron (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid vacation

3 weeks paid sick leave

13 paid holidays

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance (free)

Retirement benefits

Up to $75/month savings match

6 weeks paid leave for birth or adopt

Training leading to CNA certification

Job summary

Missouri Veterans Commission is offering a Certified Nursing Assistant Trainee position in Missouri. Start with an hourly wage of $16.83 and progress to a full-time CNA with benefits after certification. You must stay with the Missouri Veterans Commission for at least 12 months following course completion and may be required to repay training costs if you leave early.

Join us to care for Veterans, gain hands-on experience, and build a lasting career in nursing within a supportive state agency.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Interest in nursing field

Job description

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.

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

• 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

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.