CNA Jobs in Arkansas

A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) plays a vital role in the nursing industry as they provide basic care to patients and assist nurses with medical procedures. CNA's tasks include taking patient's vital signs, helping with daily activities such as eating, bathing and walking, cleaning and sanitizing patient areas, and providing emotional support to patients and their families. Additionally, they assist with procedures like wound care and specimen collection. The role is essential to ensuring the smooth operation of healthcare facilities and enhancing patient satisfaction and care.

To become a CNA, an individual must have a high school diploma or GED, complete a state-approved education program, and pass a competency exam. Essential skills for a CNA include strong interpersonal and communication skills, physical stamina, empathy, and attention to detail. Prior to becoming a CNA, an individual may have had roles such as a Home Health Aide, Personal Care Assistant, or Medical Assistant. These roles provide valuable experience and exposure to the healthcare environment and patient care, offering a solid foundation for a career as a CNA.

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Certified Nursing Assistant

  • Maysville, AR
  • 8 days ago
  • Maysville, AR
  • 8 days ago

Join Our Team as a CNA Do you value the time you spend with your patients? Is it important to you that your patients and their families know and feel that you are with them?...

CNA

  • Bradley, AR
  • 11 days ago
  • Bradley, AR
  • 11 days ago

Hiring for full-time and pool positions. Rehab Nursing Tech I Career Opportunity Experience patient connection as it was meant to be. Little things mean a lot as a Rehabilitation Nurse Technician...

Nursing Assistant

  • Fouke, AR
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fouke, AR
  • 30+ days ago

Hiring for full-time and pool positions. Rehab Nursing Tech I Career Opportunity Experience patient connection as it was meant to be. Little things mean a lot as a Rehabilitation Nurse Technician...

Rehab Nursing Tech (FT and Pool)

  • Foreman, AR
  • 30+ days ago
  • Foreman, AR
  • 30+ days ago

Hiring for full-time and pool positions. Rehab Nursing Tech I Career Opportunity Experience patient connection as it was meant to be. Little things mean a lot as a Rehabilitation Nurse Technician...

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • El Dorado, AR
  • 1 hour ago
  • El Dorado, AR
  • 1 hour ago

You perform care as defined by resident plan of care/CNA assignment card....

Patient Care Tech-Float

  • Conway, AR
  • 1 hour ago
  • Conway, AR
  • 1 hour ago

Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent or higher education Basic keyboarding skills, preferred Clinical experience or CNA preferred Prior to independence from preceptor successful completion...

Patient Care Technician - Full Time, ICU

  • Rogers, AR
  • 7 hours ago
  • Rogers, AR
  • 7 hours ago

BLS Required within one month of hire, completion of PCA competencies within 3 months of hire Qualifications : Education: High school diploma, G.E.D, CNA/CPTC. or enrolled in a healthcare career program...

CNA/PCA Weekly Pay

  • Greenwood, AR
  • 11 hours ago
  • Greenwood, AR
  • 11 hours ago

Summary We're hiring Caregivers, CNAs, HHAs, and PCAs to work one-on-one patient care in Greenwood, AR | Offering PTO, Flexible Schedules, & Weekly Pay!...

CNA/PCA Flexible Schedules

  • Paris, AR
  • 11 hours ago
  • Paris, AR
  • 11 hours ago

Summary We're hiring CNAs and PCAs to work 1:1 patient care in Paris, AR and surrounding areas | Offering PTO, Flexible Schedules, & Weekly Pay!...

Medication Technician/C.N.A-Skilled Nursing Facility

  • Walnut Ridge, AR
  • 13 hours ago
  • Walnut Ridge, AR
  • 13 hours ago

Job Objective/Summary: The Medication Technician/C.N.A will assist licensed nursing staff by preparing and administering daily medications as ordered by the physician. The Med Tech will document...

Nursing Center CNA Student

  • Clinton, AR
  • 16 hours ago
  • Clinton, AR
  • 16 hours ago

Ozark Health offers Forgivable Loans to qualified students who enroll in an approved nursing assistant training program. Students will be loaned the equivalent of minimum wage per hour for...

CNA

  • Mabelvale, AR
  • 20 hours ago
  • Mabelvale, AR
  • 20 hours ago

Summary We are hiring for a Home Health CNA....

Patient Care Technician - Solid Organ Transplant/N

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 20 hours ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 20 hours ago

Patient Care Technician - Solid Organ Transplant/N at UAMS (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States Job Description Current University of Arkansas...

Patient Care Technician (PCT) - NWA Ortho

  • Fayetteville, AR
  • 20 hours ago
  • Fayetteville, AR
  • 20 hours ago

Patient Care Technician (PCT) - NWA Ortho at UAMS (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States Job Description Current University of Arkansas System...

Night Shift CNA Hospital Experience

  • Springdale, AR
  • 21 hours ago
  • Springdale, AR
  • 21 hours ago

Amergis Night Shift CNA | Hospital Experience in Springdale , Arkansas The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) performs direct patient care under the direct supervision of a RN or LPN/LVN or other licensed...

Demographic Data for Arkansas

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Salary for CNA Jobs in Arkansas

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireNursing research efforts.


Highest Education Level

CNAs in Arkansas offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
24.6%
Bachelor's Degree
24.0%
High School or GED
21.9%
Associate's Degree
18.2%
Master's Degree
7.0%
Some College
1.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some High School
1.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by CNAs in Arkansas
Less than 1 year
54.8%
None
26.7%
1-2 years
15.7%
8-10 years
2.8%


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