Day Shift Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Advanced Health Care of Albuquerque•Albuquerque, NM

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Advanced Health Care of Albuquerque, you will provide direct care and support to residents, assist with activities of daily living, promote independence, and help ensure residents’ comfort and well-being. You will be part of the clinical team, supporting residents’ daily needs and recovery in a supportive and dignified setting. This is a full-time, weekday and weekend day-shift position with 8-hour shifts. The work is performed in person in a medical setting and involves frequent movement around the facility, resident care, and responding to emergent situations. The role requires physical and emotional resilience and the ability to work calmly and effectively in high-stress situations.

Requirements

Current certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) in New Mexico.
Current CPR certification.
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.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, and twist.
Stamina to stand and move around the facility for frequent rounds and to respond to emergent situations.
Emotional resilience and ability to cope with the physical and emotional demands of caring for residents with complex healthcare needs.
Capability to lift and transfer residents safely, using proper body mechanics and assistance as needed.
Vision that includes close, distance, and peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
Ability to use abdominal and lower-back muscles repeatedly or continuously over time to support part of the body without fatiguing.
Ability to keep the hand and arm steady while moving them or holding them in one position.
Ability 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 patient orientation when needed.
Document care accurately and communicate effectively with nurses and other staff.
Maintain regular attendance and timeliness according to the schedule designated by the department supervisor or manager.