Day Shift Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Advanced Health Care of Albuquerque•Albuquerque, NM

3d•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, assisting patients with daily needs and supporting their recovery in a supportive and dignified setting. This is a full-time day-shift role with weekday and weekend scheduling and 8-hour shifts. The work is performed in person in a medical setting and involves frequent rounds and responding to emergent situations as needed.

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 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.
Ability to lift and transfer residents safely, using proper body mechanics and assistance as needed.
Vision including close, distance, and peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality according to the work schedule designated by the department supervisor or manager.
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 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.

Responsibilities

Help patients with daily living activities, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and mobility.
Monitor vital signs and intake/output as directed.
Assist with meals, toileting, and patient transfers using gait belts or mechanical lifts.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient environment.
Answer call lights promptly and treat patients with dignity, respect, and kindness.
Support admissions, discharges, and patient orientation when needed.
Document care accurately and communicate effectively with nurses and staff.
Provide resident-centered care and support residents’ recovery and independence.