NOC Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Advanced Health Care of Albuquerque•Albuquerque, NM

2d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will provide direct care and support to residents, assist with activities of daily living, promote independence, and help ensure comfort and well-being. You will be part of a clinical team supporting residents’ daily needs and recovery in a skilled healthcare setting. The schedule is full-time, weekdays and weekends, nights (NOC), with 8-hour shifts.

Requirements

Hold current Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in New Mexico.
Hold current CPR certification.
Build rapport with residents through a compassionate and caring demeanor.
Provide high-quality, resident-centered care with empathy and compassion.
Have strong clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning, and implementation of interventions.
Work in person in a medical setting to provide resident care.
Be able to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, and twist.
Have the stamina to stand and move throughout the facility, perform frequent rounds, and respond to emergencies as needed.
Have emotional resilience and the ability to cope with the physical and emotional demands of caring for residents with complex healthcare needs.
Be able to lift and transfer residents safely, using proper body mechanics and assistance as needed.
Have close, distance, and peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
Be able to use abdominal and lower-back muscles repeatedly or continuously to support the body without fatiguing.
Be able to keep the hand and arm steady while moving or holding them in one position.
Be able to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar medical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Help residents with daily living activities, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and mobility.
Monitor vital signs and intake/output as directed.
Assist with meals, toileting, and resident transfers using gait belts or mechanical lifts.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient environment.
Answer call lights promptly and treat residents with dignity, respect, and kindness.
Support admissions, discharges, and resident orientation as needed.
Document care accurately and communicate effectively with nurses and other staff.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality according to the schedule designated by the department supervisor or manager.