CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Agingwest; Arkansas; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare agency is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide essential personal care and assistance to clients in their homes. Responsibilities include daily living support, personal hygiene assistance, and maintaining a safe environment. The role offers a consistent Monday to Friday schedule, sign-on bonuses, and the chance to make a significant positive impact in clients' lives in a compassionate environment.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Paid Commute Time

Special Incentive Pay for Hospice Clients

Qualifications

• Must hold a Certified Nursing Assistant certificate from Arkansas.
• Reliable transportation with a valid driver’s license required.
• Current negative TB skin test or state health card needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care and daily living assistance to patients.
• Supports meal preparation, housekeeping, and errands.
• Records patient information and follows assigned care plans.

Skills

Personal Care Assistance

Companionship

Grooming

Mobility Assistance

Housekeeping

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant certificate

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

Description

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Work Schedule

Special Incentive Pay for Hospice Clients

Paid Commute Time

Sign-on Bonus & Additional Bonus Opportunities Available!

Provides assistance in daily living and personal care in patients’ homes in accordance with an established care plan.

• Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other household items; preparing and serving meals and snacks and assisting with eating; running errands.
• Assists patients by providing personal services such as grooming bathing and dressing.
• Assists client with mobility/transfer, getting in and out of bed or chair and/or walking.
• Assists client with ambulation and exercise.
• Assistance with bill paying and other household management tasks.
• Provides companionship to the client during the caregivers’ absence.
• Obtains emergency assistance if required.
• Attends to the comfort and safety of the client during the caregivers’ absence.
• Follows the assigned plan of care and notifies staff nurse of changing or unusual conditions.
• Participates in all scheduled in-service meetings.
• Records patient information on Aide notes and submits timely.
• Projects a professional image and attitude at all times.

Area Agency on Aging of Western Arkansas, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate issued from the state of Arkansas.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Reliable transportation and proof of state required vehicle insurance.
• Current negative TB skin test or state health card.
• Certified in CPR/First Aid.