CNA Trainee: Start Your Nursing Career with Paid Training

Missouri Veterans Home - Cameron; Cameron (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 adopti

Job summary

Missouri Veterans Home - Cameron is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant Trainee to support Veterans with compassionate care as you complete the CNA course. The role starts as an entry-level trainee with an hourly wage of $16.83 and training leading to certification.

Upon successful completion, you advance to a full-time CNA with benefits. The program requires staying with Missouri Veterans Commission for at least 12 months after training, with training costs to be repaid if you leave early.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Interest in nursing field and desire to help others.
• Successful completion of the course will lead to a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant position and access to benefits.

Responsibilities

• Regular, reliable attendance for classroom and floor assignments.
• Provide direct care to Veterans such as taking vitals, weight/height measurements, assisting with personal hygiene 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.

Skills

No experience required

Interest in nursing field

Job description

Missouri Veterans Home - Cameron is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant Trainee to support Veterans with compassionate care as you complete the CNA course. The role starts as an entry-level trainee with an hourly wage of $16.83 and training leading to certification.

Upon successful completion, you advance to a full-time CNA with benefits. The program requires staying with Missouri Veterans Commission for at least 12 months after training, with training costs to be repaid if you leave early.