Certified Nursing Assistant (Sr. Care Unit/PRN)

Bradley County Medical Center; Warren (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Arkansas is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to assist with routine and repetitive patient care. The role involves contributing to the management of patient care, aiding with personal hygiene, and ensuring patient comfort. Candidates must have a high school diploma and be licensed as a CNA in Arkansas, along with the ability to perform heavy lifting and interact professionally with patients. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant in Arkansas.
• Ability to lift and move patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine patient care and activities of daily living.
• Contribute to the management of patient care.
• Assist in personal hygiene and meal preparation.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Heavy lifting

Reliability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Licensed by the State of Arkansas as a Certified Nursing Assistant

Job description

Overview

The CNA will assist with routine and repetitive patient care. This is a SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION.

Responsibilities

1. Contribute information in day to day management of patient care
2. Carry out routine nursing care measures as delegated
3. Assist in delivering general hygiene such as bath, shower, grooming, mouth/denture care
4. Assist in elimination via urinals, bedpans, bowel and or bladder programs
5. Transferring and ambulating patients
6. Assist with post mortem care
7. Assist in preparing patients for meals including feeding patients
8. Assist in turn, cough and deep breathing routines
9. Assist in activities of daily living
10. Accept supervision and seek assistance as needed
11. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patients assigned
12. Comply with job related behavior as outlined in the employee handbook

Education/Licensure

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Licensed by the State of Arkansas as a Certified Nursing Assistant

Working Conditions

• Must be able to do heavy lifting and moving of patients
• Must be able to stand and walk 90% of working hours
• Must be able to understand and follow detailed oral and written instructions and to maintain nursing records and charts
• Must be able to interact professionally with patients and families
• Hearing and speech is essential to communicate with patients, staff, visitors and other professionals
• Must have reliable transportation