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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Trainee

MO Veterans Home - Cape Girardeau
Cape Girardeau, MO Part Time
POSTED ON 10/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2027
Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

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. Apply today!

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
Responsibilities - What you’ll do

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 - All you need for success

Qualifications

  • No experience required
  • Interest in nursing field and desire to help others
Job Details - More reasons to love this position

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!

Successful completion of the course will lead to a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant position, and you will have access to the following 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
Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

How to reach us

Each MO Veterans Home has a recruiter on staff. We are here to answer any questions you may have. Please follow the link to our Hiring Page to find your local recruiter's contact information.

MVC Hiring Page: https://mvc.dps.mo.gov/hiring/

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.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.

Pay: $16.83 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Maternity & Paternity Leave

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