Location: Albuquerque, NM

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Per Diem, as-needed nights, 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM (night/overnight)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $18 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate personal care and assistance with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming)
• Monitor, record, and report vital signs and patient changes to nursing staff
• Assist with safe transfers and mobility, promoting independence whenever possible
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and follow infection-control protocols
• Document care accurately and timely in the patient record
• Support residents’ dignity, comfort, and emotional needs through respectful interaction
• Communicate effectively with the care team and participate in shift handoffs

Qualifications

• Valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification (required)
• Current state registration/certification for New Mexico or ability to obtain it
• CPR/BLS certification preferred or willingness to obtain
• Ability to pass background check and any facility-required screening
• Comfort working overnight shifts and flexibility to work per-diem as needed
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team-oriented attitude

Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Completion of an accredited CNA training program and current CNA certification

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid knowledge of activities of daily living (ADLs) and patient hygiene
• Understanding of basic infection control and patient safety practices
• Skill in taking and documenting vital signs accurately
• Ability to assist with mobility and safe patient transfers
• Clear communication and teamwork with nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams
• Basic charting skills and attention to detail

Benefits

• Flexible per-diem scheduling so you can pick up shifts that fit your life
• A supportive team that values YOU and the care you bring
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help keep your credentials current
• Opportunities to gain experience across long-term and skilled care settings
• Paid orientation and ongoing training to help you shine
• Referral program — bring great people and get rewarded (details from your recruiter)
• Work with a respected facility (Genesis - West Region) and build your resume

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