CNA: Compassionate Resident Care & Comfort

Baptist Health Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to support residents with daily care needs at our Arkansas facilities. You will help with essential tasks and contribute to a safe, comfortable environment for elderly patients.

Responsibilities include personal care, assisting with mobility, monitoring vitals, and reporting concerns to the nursing team while upholding infection control standards and resident rights.

Qualifications

• Current Arkansas CNA certification is required.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred; or a certificate in Nursing Assistant.
• Long Term Care experience preferred.
• Must be able to communicate, speak, and write effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with oral hygiene, bathing, nail care, shaving, and hair care.
• Support bowel and bladder care and meet nutritional needs.
• Assist with mobility, ambulation, transfers, lifting and positioning.
• Follow infection control standards, policies, and procedures.
• Report resident concerns/complaints to LPN/RN and ensure needs are met.
• Communicate clearly with residents, visitors and staff; maintain professionalism.

Skills

Vital signs

Nursing assistant skills

Communication

Patient comfort

Education

Arkansas CNA certification

High School diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant certificate

Job description

Baptist Health Arkansas is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to support residents with daily care needs at our Arkansas facilities. You will help with essential tasks and contribute to a safe, comfortable environment for elderly patients.

Responsibilities include personal care, assisting with mobility, monitoring vitals, and reporting concerns to the nursing team while upholding infection control standards and resident rights.