Location: Albuquerque, NM

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Days not specified, 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM Day shift

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, hands-on personal care to residents as a trusted CNA
• Assist with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding
• Monitor and document vital signs and resident conditions accurately
• Communicate changes in resident status to nursing staff clearly and promptly
• Support residents’ mobility and safe transfers while following care plans
• Maintain a safe, clean, and respectful environment for residents
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to person-centered care planning

Qualifications

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification (required)
• Ability to work 12+ hour day shift (6:00 AM - 6:30 PM) as scheduled
• Comfortable assisting with transfers and physical care tasks
• Strong communication skills and a compassionate bedside manner
• Must meet facility requirements for health screening and background checks

Knowledge & Skills

• Basic patient care and ADL assistance
• Vital signs measurement and documentation
• Infection control and safe hygiene practices
• Time management and prioritization during busy shifts
• Clear communication with residents, families, and clinical teams
• Empathy, patience, and a resident-first attitude

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling to help you balance life and work
• Supportive team environment where your care and compassion are valued
• Opportunities for extra shifts if you want to pick up more hours
• Professional development and mentorship on site
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement guidance when available
• Paid time off options through facility policies for eligible staff
• Referral program to reward bringing great teammates aboard
• Access to employee assistance programs and wellness resources

Travel Perks: Explore Albuquerque, NM

Explore Albuquerque’s highlights on your downtime: ride the Sandia Peak Tramway for sweeping mountain and city views, stroll historic Old Town with its shops and galleries, visit the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Park and learn about the city’s ballooning tradition, hike or mountain-bike local trails in the Sandia foothills, explore the Petroglyph National Monument and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History, and enjoy a lively local food and craft-brew scene downtown.

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