Compassionate Nursing Assistant — Resident Care & Bedside Support

Northrise Assisted Living & Memory Care; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrise Assisted Living & Memory Care in Las Cruces, NM seeks a dedicated Nurse Aide to provide basic nursing care under supervision. You will participate in shift reports and assist residents with bathing, grooming, and daily activities, while ensuring comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include explaining procedures, maintaining clean linens, and aiding with adaptive equipment. Prior CNA experience is preferred but not required. This on-site role emphasizes compassion and teamwork.

Qualifications

• State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program completed.
• Name on State Registry as Nurse Aide in good standing.
• Ability to read and write.
• Prior Nurse Aide experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in and receives nursing report upon reporting for duty.
• Assists residents with bathing, grooming, hygiene and placement of adaptive equipment.
• Explains procedures to residents before administering.
• Keeps residents dry and changes gown, clothing, linen when wet or soiled.
• Makes beds and changes linens, ensuring comfort and safety.
• Makes beds (occupied and unoccupied).

Skills

Communication

Reading & Writing

Nurse Aide Training

Education

State-approved Nurse Aide Training & Competency Evaluation Program

Job description

Northrise Assisted Living & Memory Care in Las Cruces, NM seeks a dedicated Nurse Aide to provide basic nursing care under supervision. You will participate in shift reports and assist residents with bathing, grooming, and daily activities, while ensuring comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include explaining procedures, maintaining clean linens, and aiding with adaptive equipment. Prior CNA experience is preferred but not required. This on-site role emphasizes compassion and teamwork.