CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Location: Arkadelphia, AR | Anticipated starting salary: $39,170.98
About the role
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff in a state-run healthcare facility, correctional institution, veterans’ home, or other state-operated medical setting. This role involves assisting patients with daily activities, monitoring vital signs, maintaining hygiene, and ensuring patient comfort. CNAs play a crucial role in supporting nursing teams and improving the quality of care for patients.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and oral care.
- Help patients with mobility needs, including repositioning, transferring, and using assistive devices such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Support patients with feeding and hydration, ensuring proper nutrition and dietary needs are met.
- Measure and record vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration) and report abnormalities to nursing staff.
- Observe patients for changes in physical or emotional condition and report concerns to nurses or medical personnel.
- Record and document patient information accurately and timely in medical charts or electronic health records.
- Assist in setting up and cleaning medical equipment used in patient care.
- Follow infection control protocols to prevent the spread of disease and ensure a safe healthcare environment.
- Maintain cleanliness in patient rooms, restrooms, and common areas to support sanitary conditions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Must maintain an active Arkansas CNA certification and complete required continuing education as mandated by state regulations.
Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements, except for certification or licensure requirements, upon approval of the Qualifications Review Committee.
Skills
- Knowledge of patient hygiene, mobility assistance, and nutrition support.
- Ability to accurately measure and record temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
- Understanding of sanitation practices, personal protective equipment (PPE) use, and disease prevention.
- Ability to maintain accurate patient records and communicate observations effectively.
- Familiarity with basic life support (BLS) protocols, recognizing signs of distress, and alerting medical personnel.
Pay
Salary range: $39,171 – $57,973
Benefits
- Pension
- Maternity leave
- Paid state holidays