CNA FT Days

Kindred Healthcare • Little Rock, AR

3d

About The Position

Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Little Rock provides intensive and specialized care for patients transitioning from traditional or short-term acute care hospitals. The Certified Nursing Assistant assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in an assigned area. The role supports patients with activities of daily living, personal care, and emotional support, and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of professional nursing personnel.

The CNA provides general bedside care, monitors and records vital signs and other measurements, prepares rooms and equipment, and assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges. The role also responds to patient calls, supports routine treatments under the direction of an RN, assists with meals and treatment procedures, and helps maintain a clean, comfortable patient environment.

Requirements

• Current Nursing Assistant Certification.
• BLS Certification.
• At least six months of experience in an acute or long-term care facility.
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Good and regular attendance.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships within the department and with other departments.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent, including education equivalent to completion of secondary school, or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Consult with the supervisor and keep them informed about unit activities, needs, and patient-care problems.
• Provide general nursing care, including positioning, lifting, turning, ambulation, preoperative and postoperative care, use of special equipment, and assistance with bed pans, urinals, or commodes.
• Provide personal care such as bed baths, oral, hair, and back care; change bed linens; clean bedside surfaces; and maintain the patient's room.
• Take and accurately record temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output measurements; document in a timely manner.
• Prepare patient rooms and beds for admissions and transfers, ensure necessary equipment is available, and maintain a clean, ventilated, well-lit, comfortable environment.
• Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures, including handling patient belongings and personal property.
• Answer patient call lights, telephone calls, and paging system requests, and respond appropriately.
• Perform routine treatment procedures under the direction of a Registered Nurse, such as enemas and applying heat or cold appliances.
• Release, remove, and reapply patient restraints under the direction of an RN, and ensure proper patient positioning and alignment.
• Assist the Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures.
• Serve and remove meal trays promptly and assist with feeding or preparing food items for patients.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED