Long Term Care CNA

Peaks Healthcare; Deming (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) retirement plan

Health insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Care Cash Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Professional development opportunities

Opportunities for career advancement

Supportive and collaborative work环境

Job summary

Luna Rehabilitation & Care Center in Roswell, New Mexico is seeking compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our skilled nursing team. You will provide hands-on care, assist with ADLs, mobility, nutrition, and daily tasks under supervision of licensed staff, ensuring resident dignity and safety.

We value teamwork, professional development, and a supportive work environment with opportunities for advancement. If you’re dedicated to quality patient care, apply to grow with us.

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, or another healthcare setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Safely assist residents with transfers and mobility
• Accurately obtain, record, and report vital signs
• Observe residents for changes and report to supervising nurse
• Maintain resident privacy, dignity, and comfort

Skills

CNA certification

Communication

Teamwork

Resident care

Observation skills

Education

CNA certification in NM

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Luna Rehabilitation & Care Center | Roswell, New Mexico

Why Join Luna Rehabilitation & Care Center?

At Luna Rehabilitation & Care Center, you're not just taking a job - you're joining a team that values your contributions, supports your professional development, and recognizes the important role you play in the lives of our residents every day.

• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Leadership that values and listens to staff
• Meaningful work where you directly impact resident quality of life

Position Overview

Luna Rehabilitation & Care Center is seeking compassionate, dependable, and resident-focused Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our skilled nursing team.

As a CNA, you will provide direct, hands-on care to residents while assisting with activities of daily living, mobility, personal hygiene, nutrition, and other individualized needs. You will work under the direction of licensed nursing staff and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote resident dignity, independence, comfort, and safety.

Our CNAs are an essential part of the clinical team and often spend more time directly with residents than any other team member. Your ability to recognize changes in condition, communicate concerns, and provide compassionate care plays an important role in maintaining resident health and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, toileting, eating, and personal care

• Safely assist residents with transfers, ambulation, mobility, and repositioning in accordance with individualized care plans

• Utilize mechanical lifts, gait belts, and other transfer equipment appropriately and in accordance with training and facility procedures

• Accurately obtain, record, and report 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

• Assist residents with meals, hydration, feeding, and nutritional needs in accordance with individualized care plans

• Reposition residents as directed to promote comfort, mobility, and skin integrity

• Make beds, change linens, and maintain resident rooms and care areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition

• Accurately document assigned resident care and services according to facility procedures

• Follow infection prevention practices, including proper hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and applicable precautions

• Follow established fall prevention, resident safety, and emergency procedures

• Communicate professionally and respectfully with residents, families, nurses, coworkers, and interdisciplinary team members

• Immediately report accidents, incidents, injuries, allegations, safety concerns, or significant changes in resident condition to the appropriate licensed nurse

• Protect resident rights, privacy, dignity, confidentiality, preferences, and personal belongings

• Follow all Luna Rehabilitation & Care Center 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 residents with varying physical and cognitive needs

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to observe and appropriately report changes in resident condition

• Ability to follow individualized care plans, nursing instructions, and established safety procedures

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

• Dependable attendance and commitment to assigned schedules

• Ability to prioritize resident needs in a fast-paced healthcare environment

• Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality, person-centered care

Benefits

• Competitive compensation

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Care Cash Program

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Professional development opportunities

• Opportunities for career advancement

• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Grow With Us

At Luna Rehabilitation & Care Center, we recognize that becoming a CNA can be the beginning of a rewarding career in healthcare.

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

About Us

Luna Rehabilitation & Care Center proudly serves the Roswell, New Mexico community by providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, and post-acute services centered on compassion, dignity, safety, and quality.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Luna Rehabilitation & Care Center 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

Luna Rehabilitation & Care Center is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. Applicants requiring assistance should contact Human Resources.

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, 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