Certified Nursing Assistant

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Full-and Part-Time Employee Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 

Company paid life insurance policy up to $15,000

FSA and FSA Dependent care

Supplemental Insurance such as Short-term disability, Long-Term disability, etc. 

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off (PTO) program to total up to 208 hours a year

Tuition and certification reimbursement for qualified employees

Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Free parking at all locations.

Mileage reimbursement for company travel.

Compensation

Arkansas Hospice offers competitive wages and base our pay rates off each candidate's years of experience. The rates that are listed on the Indeed job site are not ours and are not accurate. 

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant provides personal hygiene for the patients of Arkansas Hospice and maintains a safe and orderly environment within the guidelines of the interdisciplinary team plan of care.

 QUALIFICATIONS

Education:  High school diploma or GED; satisfactory completion of a nursing assistant (CNA) training and competency evaluation program that complies with Arkansas Department of Health guidelines also required.
Experience:  Previous experience in direct patient care in a hospital, long-term care facility, or hospice preferred.
Licensure:  Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Additional Requirements:  Must be eligible for a Letter of Determination and successfully complete a skills evaluation test.  Valid Arkansas driver's license, car insurance, and car also required (Home Care).

 PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Under the direction and ongoing supervision of the Registered Nurse, performs the following procedures, respecting the dignity, comfort, and privacy of the patient:
   • Bed bath/sponge bath/tub/whirlpool, and shower;
   • Shampoo
   • Skin, hair, and nail care (excluding diabetic patients)
   • Oral hygiene/care of the mouth/denture care
   • Toileting and elimination; assistance to bathroom or in using bedpan or commode
   • Normal range of motion and positioning
   • Safe