CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
About The Position
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. This position is in the Hab/Rehab Department of Arkansas Health Center in Benton. This is an 8-hour shift.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Must maintain an active Arkansas CNA certification and complete required continuing education as mandated by state regulations.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Long Term Care/Nursing Home experience preferred.
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.
Benefits
- The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better.
- Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more.
- At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
