Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA

Overview The CNA will assist with routine and repetitive patient care. This is a SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION. Responsibilities 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr