Part-Time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Nursing Support

Position Overview

Home Instead is seeking a dependable, organized, and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support our Registered Nurse (RN) and assist with the daily operations of our nursing department.

This position will work closely with the RN to coordinate client care, assist with medication management services, maintain documentation, support Care Professional training, and help ensure clients receive consistent, quality care in their homes.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and an interest in supporting both the clinical and administrative responsibilities of a nursing team.

Key Responsibilities

Medication Management & Client Support

• Assist with medication box fills under the direction, supervision, and applicable delegation of the RN.

• Help coordinate medication-related needs, pharmacy communication, and prescription refill requests.

• Assist with scheduling and coordinating client medical appointments.

• Help arrange transportation and follow-up needs related to client appointments.

• Communicate medication concerns, changes, and client needs to the RN.

Care Management & Client Coordination

• Assist the RN with care management services and ongoing client follow-up.

• Help coordinate client needs following hospitalizations, rehabilitation stays, or changes in condition.

• Assist with gathering client information and maintaining updated care plans and records.

• Support communication between clients, families, Care Professionals, and the nursing team.

• Assist with identifying changes in client needs and communicating concerns to the RN.

• Help coordinate additional services and resources to support client safety and independence.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation and client records.

• Assist with updating medication lists, care plans, and other nursing-related documentation.

• Help organize and maintain client files and required documentation.

• Assist with preparing documentation for audits, quality assurance reviews, and regulatory requirements.

• Support the RN with maintaining compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.

Care Professional Training & Education

• Assist the RN with Care Professional training and education.

• Help coordinate and facilitate training related to client-specific care needs.

• Assist with caregiver instruction on proper care techniques, safety precautions, and individualized care plans.

• Help ensure Care Professionals understand client-specific needs and expectations.

• Assist with maintaining training records and required documentation.

Nursing Department Support

• Provide general administrative and operational support to the RN.

• Assist with organizing schedules, client visits, and follow-up appointments.

• Help prepare materials and documentation for client assessments and nursing visits.

• Assist with special projects and initiatives related to the nursing department.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the RN within the CNA's scope of practice and applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• Current and active CNA certification in the State of Missouri.

• Previous experience in healthcare, senior care, or home care preferred.

• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.

• Comfortable working with medication lists, medical records, and client care documentation.

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritize tasks.

• Professional, compassionate, and detail-oriented.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with the RN.

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

• Ability to successfully complete required background checks and pre-employment drug screenings.

Position Details

• Part-time position.

• Works directly under the direction and supervision of the RN.

• May include a combination of office-based responsibilities and client visits.
   

Join Home Instead and help us deliver quality care while supporting the clinical needs of our clients and the nursing team!

Home Instead of St. Joseph & Maryville, MO
Genuine Senior Care, LLC