CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Job description

Position Number: 22111320 County: Saline Posting End Date: April 21, 2026 Position is located at the Arkansas Health Center in Benton AR. Employees are required to work rotating shifts and generally work 12 hours. May require lifting and positioning of patients, walking, use of restraints and aggressive behavior management practices. This position starts at the Entry Rate of $18.83 per hour. Job Duties: The Certified Nursing Assistants are assigned to one of the six resident units and perform or assist with patients' personal care and hygiene activities, including bathing, grooming and dressing. Help patients with mobility needs, including repositioning, transferring, and using assistive devices such as wheelchairs or walkers. The Certified Nursing Assistants perform multiple duties which can include observing the residents to detect problems or changes and notify nursing personnel as needed. Measure and record vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration) and report abnormalities to nursing staff. Assist in setting up and cleaning medical equipment used in patient care. Follow infection control protocols to prevent the spread of disease and ensure a safe health...