• Certified Nursing Assistant

    State of Arkansas (Booneville, AR)


    CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

    Date: Apr 12, 2025

     

    Req ID: 46394

    Location:

    lBooneville, AR, US, 72927

     

    Category: AR DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES

     

    Anticipated Starting Salary: $32,405.00

     

    Position Number: 44071037

     

    County: Logan

    Posting End Date: [[postingEndDate]]

    Anticipated Starting Salary: $32,405.00

    DDS

    N OTE: Requires HS Diploma or GED. No CNA license needed-We will provide FREE training upon hiring.

     

    This Position is located at the Booneville Human Development Center.

     

    The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.

    Position Information

    Class Code: L082C

     

    Grade: GS03

     

    FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

     

    Salary Range: $32,405.00 - $51,686.00

    Summary

    The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing routine non-professional care of patients. The position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

     

    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.

     

    Dimensions

     

    May be required to work rotating shifts or hours other than normal working hours. May require lifting and positioning patients, walking, use of restraints, and aggressive behavior management practices.

     

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

     

    Knowledge of patient care and personal hygiene practices. Ability to carry out and follow written instructions. Ability to monitor patients and record basic medical information. Ability to assist and/or instruct patients as needed.

    Minimum Qualifications

    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. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

     

    Licenses

     

    None

     

    The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

     

    Nearest Major Market:Fort Smith