CNA Long Term Care

Peaks Healthcare Consulting; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Care Cash Program

Referral Bonus Program

Professional development

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Cedar Ridge Inn in Farmington, New Mexico is seeking compassionate CNAs to join our skilled nursing team. You will provide direct, hands-on care to residents, assisting with ADLs, mobility, nutrition, and individualized needs as outlined in care plans.

You will work closely with licensed staff to recognize changes in condition, document care, and ensure responsive, person-centered support in a safe, clean environment.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification/status meeting NM requirements
• Active certification in good standing
• Prior experience in skilled nursing or related healthcare setting preferred
• Compassionate, respectful approach to caring for older adults
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Dependable attendance and commitment to schedules
• Ability to follow individualized care plans and safety procedures
• Ability to work as part of a nursing and interdisciplinary team
• Respect for resident safety, dignity and changes in condition
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centered care

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with ADLs (bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, toileting, personal care)
• Assist with meals, hydration, and nutritional needs per care plans
• Safely assist transfers, ambulation, repositioning, and mobility
• Reposition residents to promote comfort and skin integrity
• Document vital signs (temperature, pulse, resp., BP) as assigned
• Observe changes and report concerns to supervising nurse
• Respond to call lights promptly and professionally
• Provide toileting and incontinence care respecting privacy
• Follow care plans and nursing instructions
• Document resident care and services per procedures
• Maintain clean, safe, organized rooms and areas
• Follow infection prevention practices and PPE usage
• Communicate with residents, families, nurses, and care team
• Report accidents or safety concerns immediately
• Protect resident rights, privacy, dignity, and preferences
• Follow Cedar Ridge Inn policies and applicable regulations

Skills

CNA skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Reliability

Teamwork

Attendance

Care plans

Education

CNA certification (NM)

Job description

Cedar Ridge Inn | Farmington, New Mexico

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Why Join Cedar Ridge Inn?

Cedar Ridge Inn is a skilled nursing facility that serves the Farmington, New Mexico community by providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services centered on compassion, dignity, safety, and quality.

Starting your career, strengthening your clinical skills, pursuing additional certifications or working toward becoming an LPN or RN, we are committed to supporting team members who demonstrate compassion, reliability, accountability, and a desire to grow.

Position Overview

Cedar Ridge Inn is seeking compassionate, dependable, and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our skilled nursing team. As a CNA, you will provide direct, hands‑on care to residents while supporting their dignity, independence, safety, comfort, and overall well‑being. You will assist residents with activities of daily living, mobility, personal care, nutrition, and other individualized needs in accordance with established care plans. Our CNAs are an essential part of the nursing team. Because CNAs spend significant time directly with residents, they play a critical role in recognizing changes in condition, communicating concerns to licensed nursing staff, and ensuring residents receive responsive, compassionate, and person‑centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, toileting, and personal care
• Assist residents with meals, hydration, feeding, and nutritional needs in accordance with individualized care plans
• Safely assist residents with transfers, ambulation, repositioning, and mobility using appropriate techniques and equipment
• Reposition residents as directed to promote comfort, mobility, and skin integrity
• Accurately obtain and document vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure, as assigned
• Observe residents for changes in physical, cognitive, emotional, or behavioral condition and promptly report concerns to the supervising nurse
• Respond promptly, respectfully, and professionally to resident call lights and requests for assistance
• Provide appropriate toileting and incontinence care while protecting resident privacy and dignity
• Follow individualized care plans and nursing instructions when providing resident care
• Accurately document assigned resident care and services according to facility procedures
• Maintain resident rooms and care areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition
• Follow infection prevention practices, including hand hygiene, appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and applicable precautions
• Communicate professionally with residents, families, nurses, coworkers, and members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Immediately report accidents, incidents, injuries, changes in condition, or resident safety concerns to the appropriate licensed nurse
• Protect resident rights, privacy dignity, confidentiality, and personal preferences
• Follow all Cedar Ridge Inn policies and applicable federal and New Mexico requirements governing resident care

Qualifications

• Current Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification/status meeting applicable New Mexico requirements
• Certification must remain active and in good standing as required for employment
• Previous experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, assisted living, or another healthcare setting preferred
• Compassionate and respectful approach to caring for older adults and individuals with varying physical and cognitive needs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Dependable attendance and commitment to assigned schedules
• Ability to follow individualized care plans, nursing instructions, and established safety procedures
• Ability to work effectively as part of a nursing and interdisciplinary care team
• Strong attention to resident safety, comfort, dignity, and changes in condition
• Ability to prioritize resident needs and adapt to a fast‑paced healthcare environment
• Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality, person‑centered care

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Care Cash Program
• Referral Bonus Program
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Grow With Us

At Cedar Ridge Inn, we believe the CNA role can be the beginning of a rewarding and successful career in healthcare.

Whether you are beginning your career, strengthening your clinical skills, pursuing additional certifications, or working toward becoming an LPN or RN, we are committed to supporting team members who demonstrate compassion, reliability, accountability, and a desire to grow.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to assist residents with transfers, repositioning, ambulation, mobility, and activities of daily living
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and move residents or equipment using appropriate assistance and mechanical devices when required
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, squat, and perform resident‑care activities for extended periods
• Ability to safely operate resident transfer and mobility equipment following appropriate training
• Ability to respond promptly and effectively to resident needs and emergency situations
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cedar Ridge Inn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Reasonable Accommodation

Cedar Ridge Inn is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. Applicants requiring assistance should contact Human Resources.

About Us

Cedar Ridge Inn proudly serves the Farmington, New Mexico community by providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long‑term care services centered on compassion, dignity, safety, and quality.

Our CNAs are at the heart of the resident experience. We foster a workplace where employees are respected, supported, and empowered to provide the level of care our residents deserve.