Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Trainee

Join the Missouri Veterans Home as a Certified Nursing Assistant Trainee and get paid while earning your CNA certification. This is an entry-level position designed for individuals committed to serving veterans and building a career in nursing. You will complete classroom training and floor assignments while providing direct care to veterans in a supportive healthcare environment.

Clinical Setting

You will work at a Missouri Veterans Home, providing care to veterans in a long-term care setting. The role emphasizes building lasting relationships with both coworkers and the veterans you serve.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular, reliable attendance for classroom and floor assignments
• Provide direct care to veterans including taking vitals, measuring weight and height, and assisting with personal hygiene needs
• Assist veterans with elimination and transfers
• Communicate with veterans in an effective and therapeutic manner
• Document care in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Assist with meal service including tray delivery and feeding
• Assist with dressing and grooming as needed
• Lift, clean, and move equipment
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time

Required Qualifications

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

Compensation

• Hourly wage: $16.83

Certification and Employment Terms

Upon successful completion of your CNA certification course, you will be promoted to a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant position with benefits eligibility. You must remain employed with the Missouri Veterans Commission for a minimum of 12 months following course completion. If you leave employment before the 12-month requirement is met, you will be required to repay all costs associated with training.

Benefits

Full-time CNA positions include:

• 3 weeks paid vacation
• 3 weeks paid sick leave
• 13 paid holidays
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Free life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Up to $75 per month match on savings plan
• 6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption

Contact

For questions or to inquire about accommodations for the application or interview process, contact your local Missouri Veterans Home recruiter through the MVC Hiring Page at https://mvc.dps.mo.gov/hiring/