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LHC GroupFort Smith, ARFull time, Per diem, Part timePosted 1y+ agoStill open, checked every night

How this pay compares

This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open caregiver jobs in Arkansas post a median of $14.13 an hour, the middle half $12.63–$15, across 18 jobs that state their pay. Caregivers employed in Arkansas earn a median of $13.30 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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What Arkansas requires of a caregiver

Arkansas issues no caregiver credential of its own, by its own rules.

  • Training: at least 40 hours.
  • Personal care services of a licensed private care agency must be given by an aide who completed an approved 40-hour aide training course (classroom and clinical, supervised by a registered nurse) and whose competency a registered nurse has observed; the agency keeps a criminal history eligibility determination on file.

Caregiver jobs and requirements in Arkansas

Caregiver and home health aide jobs in our research

  • How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 28.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 85.5%
  • Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.58x · Clicks 27
  • How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 76.1% · Stating an hourly rate 73.8%

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About the job

We are hiring Caregivers, CNA's, HHA's and PCA's!

At Elite CBS, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve - it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

As CNAs, Aides & Caregivers, you can expect

  • opportunities to build trusted relationships as you care & connect with people of all ages
  • flexibility for true work-life balance
  • continuing education and tuition reimbursement
  • career mobility and growth opportunities

If you have a passion for care and want to strengthen your nursing career, this is a great opportunity for you.

  • Reports observations of the client's condition to the Agency Director or accounts manager. Notifies the Agency Director immediately if any incidents or accidents occur.
  • Utilize the E.V.V. (Electronic Visit Verification) program as applicable.
  • Drives safely, complies with traffic regulations, and wears a seat belt when business travel is required.
  • May provide or assist clients with activities of daily living including: bathing in bed, tub or shower; care of hair including shampoo, combing and brushing; care of teeth and mouth including denture care; nail care, filing only; skin care including pericare and applying lotion; transfer of patient from bed to chair and to wheelchair. Transfer of patients on and off bedpan, commode and toilet.
  • Assist client in preparing for bed. Position patient in bed as directed. Assists with ambulation including with cane, walker and crutches. Personal care dressing of client. Medication reminder.
  • Assists with household tasks directly essential to clients personal care.
  • Accompanies client to medical appointments or shopping and performing other essential errands, if necessary.
  • Measures and records oral, rectal, and auxiliary temperatures, pulse and respiration, and blood pressure when ordered within the training limitations of the aide.
  • Prepares meals as required based upon clients preferred diet. May need to feed client if required.
  • Provides clean and safe environment within the home including safe use of equipment such as side rails, oxygen, wheelchairs, Hoyer lifts, etc.
  • Ensures confidentiality of client records and information.
  • Records and reports activities related to personal care responsibilities, as required.
  • Responds promptly to client requests.
  • Documents all client related activities in a timely manner.
  • Participates in performance improvement in-services.
  • Reacts to change productively and performs other job-related tasks and duties as assigned.

Experience Desired

  • Six months experience in home care preferred.
  • Successful completion of a competency evaluation.

License Requirements

  • Current driver's license, vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

State Specific Requirements

  • AR: Private Care-Licensed Agencies: Must have completed a 40 hour aide training course approved by Arkansas Department of Health and be certified as a personal care aide.

Skill Requirements

  • Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified client's needs.
  • Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.
  • Able to work independently.
  • Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.

Elite Community Based Services is part of the LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: “It's all about helping people.”

LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.

From LHC Group's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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