Certified Nursing Assistant

Company: Arkansas Department of Human Services 
Location: Craighead Pulaski Saline, Arkansas

• Salary: $21,000   -   $35,000
• Category: Healthcare / Nursing
• Date Posted: 05/16/2012
• Region: Arkansas-Little Rock
• Travel Required: 1-10%
• Security Clearance: No
• Work Type: Full-Time
• Company Type: Government
• Contact: DHS Recruiting 
• Contact Phone: Confidential

Job Description

The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing routine non-professional care of patients.

Typical Functions:
Receives daily assignment and reviews previous shift reports. Performs or assists with patients' personal care and hygiene activities, including bathing, grooming, and dressing. Observes patient to detect problems or changes and notifies nursing personnel as needed. Monitors and records vital signs and weight, empties catheters and urinals, collects urine specimens, and administers routine treatments. Provides assistance at mealtime by escorting patients or delivering trays, distributing meal cards, feeding, and cleaning patients or patient facilities. Performs housekeeping duties by cleaning patient rooms and equipment, disposing of and replacing linens, obtaining blankets, water, or other needed items, and counting and storing patient clothing. Assists patients with recreational activities or escorts patients to and from clinic appointments. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma. Must be certified or eligible to become certified as a Certified Nursing Assistant within six months of employment.

Job Benefits

Benefit Package May Include: Health & Life Insurance, Vacation & Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Credit Union Available, Retirement, Career Bonus, and Deferred Compensation.