Location: Highlands, NC

Contract Type: Contract

Shift Type: Day shifts / Night shifts

Hours per Week: 40 hrs per week

Candidate Pay Rate: Competitive pay (based on experience and shift)

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 direct patient care — bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulation and more
• Deliver person-centered care for residents with dementia and behavioral health needs
• Assist with end-of-life care with empathy and respect for the resident and family
• Support nursing staff with vital signs, ADLs, documentation, and timely reporting of changes
• Safely operate patient-handling equipment (Sara, Hoyer) and follow safety protocols
• Document care accurately in CareTracker LTC and communicate effectively with the team
• Contribute to a positive, fast-paced unit culture that prioritizes resident dignity

Qualifications

• Current CNA Certification (required) — no certification, no go
• Preferred: experience in long-term care, Medication Aide certification, or CNA II
• Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred or willingness to obtain
• Up-to-date immunizations and ability to pass required background checks
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working with elderly residents, including dementia care
• Reliable transportation to Highlands-Cashiers Hospital Campus

Education

• High school diploma or GED; current CNA Certification required

Knowledge & Skills

• Familiarity with CareTracker LTC EMR or ability to learn quickly
• Safe patient handling skills and experience with Sara and Hoyer lifts
• Excellent observation, documentation, and communication abilities
• Person-centered care techniques and dementia-sensitive approaches
• Ability to follow care plans, work collaboratively, and thrive in a busy unit

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay and reliable direct deposit — get paid for the great care you provide
• Flexible scheduling options so you can balance life, work, and that hiking obsession
• Supportive team environment and on-site mentorship — you won’t be thrown to the wolves
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement where applicable to help your career grow
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, both win
• Paid time off to recharge and avoid burnout
• Access to employee wellness resources and learning opportunities
• Opportunity to work in a meaningful role caring for older adults with dignity

Travel Perks: Explore Highlands, NC

Highlands sits on the beautiful Highlands-Cashiers Plateau — perfect for outdoor lovers. Spend days off exploring Dry Falls and Bridal Veil Falls, hiking Whiteside Mountain for epic views, wandering charming downtown shops and restaurants, visiting the Highlands Biological Station, or taking a quick trip to Lake Glenville for fishing and boating. Fresh mountain air and stunning scenery make weekends here a mini vacation between shifts.

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