Certified Nursing Assistant

at Area Agency on Aging of Western Arkansas, Inc. in Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States

Job Description

Why Join Us? 

At AAAWA, 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. 

Join us in making a difference and be a 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.
• 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 while on the job. 
• 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.