Location: Albuquerque, NM

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Per diem, days vary, 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM day shift

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $17 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 and patients
• Assist with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, and mobility
• Take and record vital signs accurately and report changes to nursing staff
• Support safe transfers and ambulation while following care plans
• Maintain clean, safe patient environments and assist with meal routines
• Communicate clearly with supervisors, patients, and families to promote continuity of care

Qualifications

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential required
• Completion of a state-approved CNA training program
• Current CPR/BLS certification preferred or willingness to obtain
• Ability to pass required background checks and health screenings
• Strong interpersonal skills and a patient-centered attitude
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work 12-hour day shifts as scheduled

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Completion of state-approved CNA training program required

Knowledge & Skills

• Competence in basic nursing care and ADL support
• Comfortable measuring and documenting vital signs
• Good communication and teamwork skills in a clinical setting
• Ability to follow care plans and report observations accurately
• Familiarity with infection control and patient safety practices

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling so you can balance work and life
• Supportive team environment that values your hands-on care
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development
• Licensure assistance and reimbursements as available
• Paid time for mandatory training and onboarding
• Referral bonus program to reward teammates who bring great people

Travel Perks: Explore Albuquerque, NM

Explore Albuquerque’s unique Southwest charm: hike or ride the Sandia Mountains Tram for scenic views, wander historic Old Town with its galleries and shops, visit Petroglyph National Monument for ancient rock art, stroll the Rio Grande Bosque trails, enjoy local museums and a vibrant food scene featuring New Mexican cuisine, and plan weekend escapes to nearby ski areas or national parks.

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