Certified Nursing Assistant (Sr. Care Unit/PRN)

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

Key Position Accountabilities

• Contribute information in day to day management of patient care
• Carry out routine nursing care measures as delegated
• Assist in delivering general hygiene such as bath, shower, grooming, mouth/denture care
• Assist in elimination via urinals, bedpans, bowel and or bladder programs
• Transferring and ambulating patients
• Assist with post mortem care
• Assist in preparing patients for meals including feeding patients
• Assist in turn, cough and deep breathing routines
• Assist in activities of daily living
• Accept supervision and seek assistance as needed
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patients assigned
• 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