Southern Administrative Services·Walnut Ridge, Arkansas
include providing compassionate personal care such as bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, transfers, and mobility assistance across various shifts. Additionally, staff must support mealtimes, monitor hydration and vitals, maintain accurate documentation, and build relationships with residents.
Join our warm, small‑home team!
Why work with us? Be part of a close‑knit community where residents are known by name, teamwork is real, and every shift brings meaningful moments and plenty of smiles. We offer training, growth, flexible scheduling, and a culture that celebrates you.
Day Shift — Rise & Shine Crew (6am–2pm) Love mornings, activities, and helping residents start their day? Join the Rise & Shine Crew to lead breakfast routines, light‑therapy, mobility and therapy assists, med pass support, and engaging daytime programs. Perfect for energetic CNAs who love hands‑on care, social interaction, and setting a positive tone for the day.
Evening Shift — Sunset Champions (2pm–10pm) Enjoy a mix of care and connection? As a Sunset Champion you’ll support dinner, medication administration, personal care, light documentation, evening activities, and comfort rounds. Bring calm presence, strong observation, and the ability to create peaceful, meaningful evenings for residents and families.
Night Shift — Night Owl Guardians (10pm–6am) Prefer quieter hours and focused tasks? Night Owl Guardians handle safety checks, turns, overnight care, assessments, and timely documentation. This role suits dependable, observant CNAs who keep residents comfortable, safe, and rested while the rest of the community sleeps.
bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, transfers, and mobility assistance.
Support mealtimes, hydration, vitals, and accurate documentation.
Build relationships, encourage resident choice, and participate in daily life and activities.
Communicate clearly with nurses and families; follow infection control and safety policies.
Contribute to a clean, home‑like environment.
We’re looking for
Current CNA certification and state registry.
Compassion, reliability, teamwork, and a positive attitude.
Ability to complete tasks timely.
Experience in long‑term care helpful but not required.
Perks & Pay
Sign‑on bonus available (terms apply).
Competitive hourly pay with incentives and shift differentials for evenings/nights.
Flexible scheduling, paid training, career advancement, and benefits (as eligible).
A fun, supportive workplace with appreciation events, team activities, and meaningful work.
Opportunities for advancement into MA-C and LPN programs! Ask us how!
Ready to join? Apply online at www.walnutridgenursing.com [//www.walnutridgenursing.com] or call 870-886-9022 and ask to speak to HR.
Make every shift count — join a team that cares like family.
Work Location: In person
Candidates must possess current CNA certification and be listed on the state registry, demonstrating compassion, reliability, teamwork, and a positive attitude. While experience in long-term care is helpful, it is not required for application.
Market context
CNA openings in Arkansas are commonly driven by ongoing staffing needs in long-term care, hospitals, and other patient-support settings. These roles can be competitive because employers look for current state certification, registry status, and dependable teamwork, while benefits such as shift differentials, paid training, sign-on bonuses, incentives, and advancement can help distinguish offers. Before applying, confirm your CNA credential and registry listing, and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full original posting.
