Day Shift Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Advanced-Health-Care-6; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Advanced Health Care of Albuquerque is seeking a dedicated CNA to provide direct resident care, assist with daily living activities, monitor health needs, and support care plans in a warm clinical team.

This full-time position includes weekdays and weekends with day shifts. Candidates must hold NM CNA and CPR certifications; prior skilled nursing experience is preferred. Empathy, reliability, and strong communication with nurses and staff are essential.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification in New Mexico.
• Current CPR certification.
• Prior experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar medical setting preferred.
• Ability to build rapport with residents through a compassionate and caring demeanor.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, resident-centered care with empathy and compassion.
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning and intervention implementation.

Responsibilities

• As a CNA, you'll be a vital part of our clinical team, assisting patients with their daily needs and supporting their recovery journey.
• Helping patients with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and mobility.
• Monitoring vital signs and intake/output as directed.
• Assisting with meals, toileting, and patient transfers using gait belts or mechanical lifts.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized patient environment.
• Answering call lights promptly and treating all patients with dignity, respect, and kindness.
• Supporting admissions, discharges, and patient orientation when needed.
• Documenting care accurately and communicating effectively with nurses and staff.

Skills

CNA certification

CPR certification

Resident care

Job description

Description

As a CNA you will play a vital role in providing direct care and support to our residents, assisting with activities of daily living, promoting their independence, and ensuring their comfort and well-being.

Schedule: Full-Time, Weekdays, Weekends, Day Shift, 8 Hour Shifts

Your Role:

• As a CNA, you'll be a vital part of our clinical team, assisting patients with their daily needs and supporting their recovery journey. Responsibilities include:
• Helping patients with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and mobility
• Monitoring vital signs and intake/output as directed
• Assisting with meals, toileting, and patient transfers using gait belts or mechanical lifts
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized patient environment
• Answering call lights promptly and treating all patients with dignity, respect, and kindness
• Supporting admissions, discharges, and patient orientation when needed
• Documenting care accurately and communicating effectively with nurses and staff

Looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference every day? Join the dedicated care team at Advanced Health Care of Albuquerque, where your compassion and commitment help patients recover in a supportive and dignified setting.

Requirements

• Current certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) in New Mexico.
• Current CPR certification.
• Any prior experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar medical setting preferred.
• Ability to build rapport with residents through a compassionate and caring demeanor.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, resident-centered care with empathy and compassion.
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning and intervention implementation.

Physical Requirements:

• Work performed in a medical setting due to the need to care for residents in person.
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, and twist.
• Stamina to stand and move about the facility to perform frequent rounds and respond to emergent situations as needed.
• Emotional resilience and ability to cope with the physical and emotional demands of working with residents who may have complex healthcare needs.
• Capability to lift and transfer residents safely, with proper body mechanics and assistance as needed.
• Required vision includes close, vision, distance, peripheral, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.
• The job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
• The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
• The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.

Why Work With Us?

At Advanced Health Care of Albuquerque, we go beyond routine care. You'll join a team that values your contributions and provides you with:

• A clean, professional, and supportive work environment
• Strong teamwork and a shared commitment to excellent patient care
• Opportunities to grow and thrive in a respected healthcare facility

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