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Certified Nursing Assistant Med-Per Diem
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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$36,872 / year median in Missouri
-2% projected decline
Job Description
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (Medical) (Missouri) works under the close direction of nursing, medical, and psychiatric staff to perform direct patient care to incarcerated individuals. The CNA is responsible for assisting patients by supporting personal hygiene, daily living needs, and vital sign monitoring. High school diploma or GED equivalent required Missouri Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required One (1) year of experience in long term or skilled care, residential care, physician practice or correctional setting preferred Must show/obtain current Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) documentation for tuberculosis screening Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable indmhm