CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) – Day Shift

Cameron Nursing Center; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable Day Shift schedule

Team-oriented workplace

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation in Independence, MO is seeking a dedicated CNA for the Day Shift to provide hands-on resident care in a skilled nursing environment. You will assist with ADLs, transfers, vital signs, and documentation while collaborating with RNs, LPNs, and therapists to ensure resident comfort and safety.

We value compassionate, dependable team members and offer a supportive environment with a stable daytime schedule.

Qualifications

• Active Missouri CNA certification required.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred.
• Prior CNA or healthcare experience is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on resident care throughout the day.
• Assist with ADLs including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and hygiene.
• Assist transfers, repositioning, ambulation, and mobility with safety.
• Record vital signs accurately.
• Observe changes and report to nurse promptly.
• Respond to call lights and resident needs promptly.
• Provide comfort and emotional support to residents.
• Assist with meals, hydration, and nutrition as directed.
• Maintain documentation of care.
• Keep rooms and common areas clean, safe, and comfortable.
• Follow infection control and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with RNs, LPNs, and therapy staff.

Skills

CNA teamwork

Effective communication

Compassionate patient care

Education

CNA Certification (Missouri)

CPR/BLS Certification (preferred)

Job description

Now Hiring Day Shift CNAs! Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation is hiring

Now Hiring Day Shift CNAs! Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation is hiring Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our Day Shift team. If you're a compassionate and dependable CNA who takes pride in providing excellent resident care, we'd love to have you join our team! At Carmel Hills, our mission is simple: Helping Hands, Caring Hearts. We believe great resident care starts with great people, and we are committed to creating a supportive environment where CNAs are valued and can grow.

What You'll Do

As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you will play an important role in providing hands‑on care and support to our residents in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide compassionate hands‑on resident care throughout the day.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Assist residents with transfers, repositioning, ambulation, and mobility while following proper safety procedures.
• Take and accurately record vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and weight.
• Observe residents for changes in condition and promptly report concerns or changes to the nurse.
• Answer call lights and respond to resident needs in a timely and compassionate manner.
• Provide comfort, encouragement, and emotional support to residents.
• Assist with meals, feeding, hydration, and maintaining proper nutrition as directed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of resident care.
• Keep resident rooms and common areas clean, safe, and comfortable.
• Follow infection prevention, safety, and facility procedures.
• Work closely with RNs, LPNs, nurses, therapists, and other members of the healthcare team to provide quality resident care.
• Promote resident dignity, privacy, independence, and choice in all aspects of care.

CNA Qualifications

• Active Missouri CNA certification required.
• Current CPR/BLS certification preferred.
• Previous CNA, long‑term care, skilled nursing, nursing home, rehabilitation, or healthcare experience is preferred but not required.
• Compassionate and respectful approach to resident care.
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow care plans, safety procedures, and direction from licensed nursing staff.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of a CNA position, including standing, walking, lifting, transferring, and repositioning residents.

Why Join Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation?

• Supportive nursing and leadership team
• Meaningful work caring for residents
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Stable Day Shift schedule
• Team‑oriented workplace
• Positive environment focused on quality resident care
• Opportunity to build lasting relationships with residents and coworkers

Make a Difference Every Day

If you're a CNA or Certified Nursing Assistant looking for a rewarding Day Shift opportunity in skilled nursing, we'd love to meet you!

Join Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation and become part of a team committed to providing compassionate care with Helping Hands and Caring Hearts.

Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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