Job Description
Join our award-winning team at Heartland Healthcare Services, where we invest in talent and provide comprehensive training for aspiring healthcare professionals. We're seeking compassionate individuals with no prior experience to launch their careers as Certified Nursing Assistants in Kansas City's most respected facilities. Our paid training program includes classroom instruction and hands-on clinical experience, ensuring you're fully prepared to deliver exceptional patient care. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for advancement in a supportive environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily assistance with patient bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene
- Measure and record vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration)
- Assist with mobility, transfers, and positioning patients safely
- Support nutritional needs by serving meals and assisting with feeding
- Document patient care activities and observations accurately
- Report changes in patient condition to nursing staff promptly
- Maintain clean, organized patient rooms and common areas
- Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure seamless patient care
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- No prior healthcare experience necessary (training provided)
- Current Missouri CNA certification or willingness to obtain immediately
- Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification (training available)
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods
- Strong communication skills and compassion for elderly patients
- Reliable transportation and flexible schedule availability
- Pass background check and pre-employment health screening