CNA Certified Nursing Assistant

Department: Nursing

Shift: Night

Working Hours: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM

Summary

• Assists with resident/patient care needs and comforts, including oral hygiene, bathing, nail care, shaving, and hair care.
• Ensures bowel and bladder needs are met per standards of care.
• Performs activities to assist with residents' nutritional needs.
• Assists with residents' activity needs as assigned (e.g., ambulation, moving, lifting, and positioning).
• Follows infection control standards, policies, and procedures.
• Treats all residents, visitors, and employees with courtesy.
• Accepts and organizes assignments delegated by the LPN/RN.
• Exhibits knowledge of Resident Rights and reports resident concerns/complaints to the LPN/RN.
• Ensures residents' needs are met upon request.
• Consistently performs CNA skills such as vital signs, Foley care, specimen collection, and use of lifts and equipment.
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge and competency in CNA practice.
• Meets attendance policy and enhances team effectiveness through dependability.
• Demonstrates problem‑solving, prioritization, and initiative.

Requirements

• Current Arkansas CNA certification (required).
• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred) or a certificate in Nursing Assisting.
• Long‑term care experience (preferred).
• Ability to communicate, speak, and write appropriately.
• Enthusiasm, dedication, and enjoyment of working with elderly adults.

This position is authorized for 72 hours bi‑weekly.