Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Rehabilitation/ Medical-Surgical

Gilder Search Group; Arkansas; On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Hearts To Hands Health Care Staffing is seeking a certified nursing assistant for a contract role in Hot Springs, AR. You will provide hands-on care to patients recovering from surgery, injury, or illness, assisting with daily activities and supporting the care team throughout 12-hour night shifts.

Qualified candidates hold an Arkansas CNA certification and BLS, with at least 1 year of related experience; new grads with certification are welcome.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of CNA experience in rehab, med-surg, or related setting.
• Current Arkansas CNA certification and BLS certification.
• New graduates with certification in hand are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Assists with mobility, transfers, and positioning.
• Takes and records vital signs, weight, and intake/output; reports changes to the nurse.
• Supports patients during meals and tracks intake.
• Assists with range of motion exercises and follow-through on therapy goals.
• Keeps patient rooms clean, safe, and organized; changes bed linens as needed.
• Responds to call lights and checks on patients regularly.
• Documents care provided and changes in patient condition.
• Communicates patient status to nurses and therapists.

Skills

CNA skills

Vital signs

Transfers & mobility

Documentation

Team communication

Education

Arkansas CNA certification

BLS certification

Job description

Ready to bring your hands-on care skills to patients working hard to get their lives back?

Work location: On site in Hot Springs, AR

Pay: $16.50/hr + Depending On Experience (DOE)

Employment type: Contract / PRN

Shift available: Night Shift (10/24/2026 —10/25/2026)

Working hours: 12 hour shifts, 18:45 PM to 06:45 AM

Travel required: No

Hearts To Hands Health Care Staffing is looking for an amazing Certified Nursing Assistant for a contract role at a phenomenal facility in Hot Springs, AR. You will be helping patients recovering from surgery, injury, or illness with the daily care and encouragement that moves them toward independence.

Day to day, you will help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, assist with transfers and positioning, take vitals, support meals, and help patients keep up with range of motion exercises between therapy sessions. You will also document care, answer call lights promptly, and keep nurses and therapists in the loop on how each patient is doing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting throughout the shift
• Assists patients with mobility, transfers, and positioning, including patients recovering from surgery or working through rehabilitation therapy
• Takes and records vital signs, weight, and intake/output, and reports concerning changes to the nurse
• Supports patients during meals, including feeding assistance and tracking food and fluid intake
• Assists patients with range of motion exercises and encourages follow-through on therapy goals between scheduled sessions
• Keeps patient rooms clean, safe, and organized, including changing bed linens as needed
• Responds to call lights promptly and checks in on patients regularly to identify needs early
• Documents care provided and any changes in patient condition in the medical record
• Communicates patient status and progress to nurses, therapists, and other care team members

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Restocks patient care supplies as needed
• Assists with transporting patients within the facility
• Supports general unit cleanliness and organization outside of direct patient rooms
• Performs other related duties as assigned by nursing leadershi
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WHO WILL LOVE THIS ROLE:

• CNAs with at least 1 year of experience in rehab, med-surg, or a related setting
• CNAs who like seeing patients make visible progress, even the slow, frustrating kind
• People comfortable with hands-on care, transfers, and a busy 12-hour shift
• Team players who communicate clearly with nurses and therapists
• You will need a current, valid Arkansas CNA certification and current BLS certification.
• New graduates of an approved CNA program are welcome to apply if certification is in hand.

EEO STATEMENT

Hearts To Hands Health Care Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.