Associate Certfied Nursing Assistant (DOH/FBMC #31358+)

New Mexico Department of Health; Santa Clara (NM); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Department of Health is recruiting for a position providing direct personal care to long-term care residents. Certification as CMA/HHA/CNA or eligibility is required, with duties including turning patients, assisting with daily living activities, and monitoring intake and diets.

The role is safety-sensitive, requiring adherence to policy, background checks, TB testing, and state-certified CNA credentials.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors and staff.
• Willingness to handle difficult residents with patience and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Answer patient call signals, intercoms, and determine residents' needs.
• Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
• Provide help with daily living activities and mobility.
• Review dietary restrictions and ensure appropriate meals.
• Measure and record intake/output and report changes to medical staff.

Skills

English language proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Patience and empathy

Education

CMA/HHA/CNA certification or eligible

Job description

Posting Details

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

Salary

$18.69 - $28.04 Hourly

$38,885 - $58,327 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C3

Why does the job exist?

Provide direct personal care and related support to long-term care facility residents to maintain quality care services and provide an optimum quality of life. Ensures adherence to Department of Health and facility policies and procedures. Resident care assignment may include Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.

How does it get done?

• Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
• Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
• Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
• Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.
• Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.

Who are the customers?

Residents at a long-term care facility.

Ideal Candidate

Will have:

• The ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• The ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public.
• The willingness to handle difficult residents with patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm.
• The ability to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel and support agencies.

Minimum Qualification

Certification as a Certified Medication Aide (CMA), Home Health Aide (HHA), or Nursing Aide (CNA) OR eligible to attain certification.

Employment Requirements

This position is designated as safety sensitive. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and or drug testing. Will be screened for tuberculosis (TB) upon hire. Employment is subject to nationwide criminal background check pursuant to New Mexico Caregivers Criminal Screening Act (Sections 29-17-2 through 29-17-5 NMSA 1978 and 7.1.9.1 through 7.1.9.11 NMAC) and is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a current Certified Nursing Assistant Certification from the State of New Mexico or must receive Certified Nursing Assistant Certification within four (4) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.

Working Conditions

• Works throughout the nursing service area (i.e., nurse's stations, resident rooms, etc.).
• Moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc.
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
• Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department directors.
• Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.
• State of New Mexico employees may be impacted by the Public Health Order dated December 19, 2022, which requires facilities licensed or certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), including all hospital types, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, hospice facilities and rehabilitation facilities, as well as assisted living facilities and adult day care settings, to adhere to all COVID-related requirements prescribed by CMS, including but not limited to masking and staff vaccination.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.