Certified Nursing Assistant Trainee
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- 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
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
Successful completion of the course will lead to a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant position.
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.