LTAC Nursing Assistant: Patient Care & Support

ScionHealth; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Albuquerque seeks a nursing assistant to support professional staff in delivering patient care in a long-term acute care setting. You will assist with daily living activities, vital signs, and transport patients as needed.

Responsibilities include admissions/discharges assistance, basic treatments under RN supervision, and responding to patient needs while maintaining a clean, safe environment. Fluency in English and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Preferred)
• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant (Preferred)
• BCLS - Basic Life Support (Required)
• Minimum six months’ experience in acute or long-term care facility (Preferred)
• Must read, write and speak fluent English

Responsibilities

• Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in assigned area.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Takes and records vital signs and documents results.
• Prepares patient rooms and equipment for admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Assists with patient admissions, transfers and discharge procedures.
• Responds to patient call lights and paging system.
• Performs routine treatments under RN direction (e.g., heat/cold applications).
• Assists with restraints under RN supervision when necessary.
• Assists with feeding and meal tray distribution.
• Transports patients to various departments as requested.

Skills

Excellent communication

Basic computer skills

Organization

Teamwork

Fluent English

Attendance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kindred Hospital Albuquerque seeks a nursing assistant to support professional staff in delivering patient care in a long-term acute care setting. You will assist with daily living activities, vital signs, and transport patients as needed.

Responsibilities include admissions/discharges assistance, basic treatments under RN supervision, and responding to patient needs while maintaining a clean, safe environment. Fluency in English and reliability are essential.