CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

State of Arkansas•Benton, AR

5d•$39,171 - $57,973•Onsite

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. The role involves assisting patients with daily activities, monitoring vital signs, maintaining hygiene, and ensuring patient comfort. CNAs support nursing teams and contribute to the quality of patient care. This position is located at the Arkansas Health Center in Benton, Arkansas, and starts at an entry rate of $18.8322 per hour. Employees work rotating shifts, generally 12 hours. The work may require lifting and positioning patients, walking, using restraints, and managing aggressive behavior.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Active Arkansas Certified Nursing Assistant certification must be maintained.
Complete continuing education required 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 use, and disease prevention.
Ability to maintain accurate patient records and communicate observations effectively.
Familiarity with basic life support protocols, recognizing signs of distress, and alerting medical personnel.
Other job-related education and/or experience may substitute for all or part of the basic requirements with approval of the Qualifications Review Committee, except certification or licensure requirements.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and oral care.
Assist patients with mobility, including repositioning, transferring, and use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs or walkers.
Support patients with feeding and hydration while ensuring nutritional and dietary needs are met.
Measure and record 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.
Accurately and promptly document patient information in medical charts or electronic health records.
Set up and clean medical equipment used in patient care.
Follow infection-control protocols to prevent disease transmission and maintain a safe healthcare environment.
Maintain cleanliness in patient rooms, restrooms, and common areas.