Certified Nursing Assistant

Why Join Us?

At AAAWA, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping aging individuals remain in the comfort of their own homes, we are committed to providing high-quality care that promotes independence, dignity, and well-being. As a member of our team, you'll play an integral role in enhancing the lives of seniors and individuals with special needs, supporting them to live safely and comfortably at home. We value our employees and offer a supportive, team-oriented environment where you can grow professionally.

Benefits include:

Paid Training: Get paid while attending mandatory training sessions that will help you succeed and advance in your role.

Benefits: Receive Employer match for your retirement account.

Competitive Pay: $13.65/hr. with special incentive rates for seeing hospice patients.

Join us in making a difference and be part of an organization that truly cares about both its clients and its employees.

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant

Location: Fort Smith

Department: Nursing

Reports To: Administrative Coordinator

Employment: Part-time and/or Full-time

Position Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to provide assistance in daily living and personal care in patients homes or facilities in accordance to an established care plan. This role plays a key part in supporting clients remaining as independent as possible, while ensuring a safe, clean, comfortable environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Living Skills: Support patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other household items; preparing and serving meals and snacks and assisting with eating; running errands; and other household management tasks.
• Personal Care: Assist patients by providing personal care services such as grooming, bathing and dressing.
• Transfer & Mobility: Assist patients with mobility/transfer needs, ambulation and other exercise.
• Companionship, Comfort & Safety: Provide companionship, comfort, and safety to the patient during the caregivers absence.
• Care Plans & Charting: Follow the assigned care plan for each patient and notifying staff nurses of a change in condition or unusual conditions of the patient. Record patient information in appropriate electronic medical record (EMR) systems and other applications.
• Professional Development: Attend quarterly in-service meetings to satisfy continuing education requirements.
• Company Culture: Always project a professional image and attitude while representing AAAWA. Must wear agency-issued identification at all times.
• Other Duties: Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisors or management to meet the needs of the patient and the team.

Area Agency on Aging of Western Arkansas, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate issued from the state of Arkansas.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Reliable transportation and proof of state required vehicle insurance.
• Current negative TB skin test or state health card.
• Certified in CPR/First Aid.
• Must pass background checks, maltreatment checks, and drug screening.