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 care to residents and patients
• Assist with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, and mobility
• Take and record vital signs and report any changes to nursing staff
• Support safe transfers and ambulation using proper body mechanics
• Document care accurately and timely in patient records
• Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary care team and families
• Follow infection control and facility safety protocols at all times

Qualifications

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification (required)
• Valid CNA registration in the state you will practice
• Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care
• Willingness to work per-diem shifts and adapt to variable schedules
• Ability to pass background check and meet facility onboarding requirements

Education

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

Knowledge & Skills

• Comfortable assisting with ADLs and resident hygiene
• Basic vital signs measurement and documentation skills
• Knowledge of infection control and safe patient handling
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Reliable time management and attention to detail

Benefits

• Flexible per-diem scheduling to fit your life
• Supportive team environment that values your skills
• Opportunities to pick up extra shifts when you want them
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement resources
• Paid time off options available through assignment policies
• Access to continuing education and professional development
• Employee referral program and internal advancement pathways
• Work with a facility focused on patient-centered care

Travel Perks: Explore Albuquerque, NM

Explore Albuquerque’s highlights on your off days: ride the Sandia Peak Tramway for sweeping mountain and city views, wander historic Old Town for shops and Southwestern culture, stroll the Rio Grande Nature Center and river trails, visit the ABQ BioPark (zoo, aquarium & botanic garden), hike or picnic in the Sandia foothills, and check out Petroglyph National Monument for ancient rock art. When you want a weekend escape, Santa Fe is an easy drive away for art, food, and galleries.

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