Compassionate Nursing Assistant for LTAC Care & Recovery

Kindred; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Albuquerque is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff and provide compassionate patient care in a long-term acute care setting.

You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and help prepare the patient’s environment for admission, transfer, or discharge under an RN/LPN direction. High school diploma preferred; CNA and BCLS required within specified timeframes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• CNA certification in state of practice preferred.
• BCLS certification required within facility-specified time frame.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional nursing personnel in patient care in assigned area.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide emotional support.
• Record vital signs and measurements accurately and document promptly.
• Prepare rooms and equipment for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Assist with ambulation, feeding, and daily care as directed by RN/LPN.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Task organization

Teamwork

Fluent English

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Kindred Hospital Albuquerque is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff and provide compassionate patient care in a long-term acute care setting.

You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and help prepare the patient’s environment for admission, transfer, or discharge under an RN/LPN direction. High school diploma preferred; CNA and BCLS required within specified timeframes.