Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hospice House / Inpatient Hospice

Be there for patients and families when comfort matters most. As a Hospice House CNA at NARMC, you'll provide hands-on care, protect dignity, and support a peaceful environmentworking closely with nurses and the interdisciplinary team.

North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) is an innovative, non-profit healthcare system anchored by a central hospital in Harrison, Arkansas, and 13 clinics serving the rural communities of North Arkansas. Our continuum of care includes Home Health and Hospiceproviding skilled care in the home and compassionate end-of-life support, including our inpatient Hospice House. More than 750 team membersincluding physicians, physician assistants, and APRNsdeliver a comprehensive range of services close to home. Guided by our values of safety, quality, integrity, and community, our mission is to provide comprehensive healthcare across North Arkansas. Our vision is to be the region's most trusted and preferred healthcare providerone patient, one family, one neighbor at a time.

Job Summary

Provide personal care, comfort, and unit support to hospice inpatients under the direction of a nurse; assist families and help maintain a clean, safe, calm setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide activities of daily living (bathing, hygiene); perform safe transfers, ambulation, positioning, and range of motion; deliver basic comfort care.
• Take and record vital signs; observe and promptly report patient and family needs to the nurse and the interdisciplinary team.
• Assist with meals and feeding techniques; support light housekeeping tasks to keep rooms safe and orderly.
• Prepare supplies and equipment; use the Hoyer lift safely; complete end-of-shift duties (intake and output, cleaning, trash removal, laundry, and shift report).
• Document care and services per policy; reinforce caregiver guidance and universal precautions.

Job Qualifications

Required

• Arkansas CNA certification; BLS.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; follow written/oral instructions.

Preferred

• Prior CNA experience in hospital/SNF/home health or completion of state/federal 40-hour training.

Compensation & Schedule

• Status: Full-time (PRN/part-time may be considered)
• Shifts: 12-hour shifts; rotating weekends/holidays
• Pay: Competitive hourly rate with differentials (details during interview)

Why Join Us

• Small, compassionate inpatient hospice team focused on dignity and comfort.
• Clear protocols, supportive leadership, and meaningful family interaction.

Benefits Overview

• Multiple health plan options (PPO and HDHP) with coverage through NARMC Domestic Network and Cigna Health Plan.
• Dental and vision coverage through Delta Dental and Delta Vision of Arkansas.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) available.
• Basic life insurance and AD&D provided at no cost; voluntary life options available.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage offered.
• Accident and critical illness insurance through Lincoln Financial.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 3.5% company match, vested over 5 years.
• Paid Leave Bank (PLB) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) with accrual based on service years.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and First Stop Health 24/7 counseling services.
• AirMed/Mercy Life Flight membership for eligible staff and families.
• On-site wellness center and discounted membership at Planet Fitness.
• Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education.
• Employee referral bonuses and internal promotion opportunities.
• Pet insurance and identity theft protection available.
• Discounts on prescriptions, cafeteria meals, gift shop items, and local thrift store purchases.

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