Location: Santa Fe, NM

Start Date: 2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z

End Date: 2025-12-28T00:00:00.000Z

Contract Type: Contract

Shift Type: Day shifts

Hours per Week: 36 hrs per week

Candidate Pay Rate: Competitive pay rate (exact rate based on experience and facility) — contact recruiter for details

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 care to residents: assist with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility)
• Monitor and record vital signs and report any changes in resident condition promptly
• Assist nursing team with safe transfers, ambulation, and positioning
• Support mealtime assistance, feeding, and hydration needs with dignity and respect
• Maintain accurate documentation of care, observations, and resident interactions
• Follow infection control protocols and maintain a clean, safe environment
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary care team to promote person-centered care

Qualifications

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or active registry (New Mexico or eligible to transfer/obtain)
• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification preferred or able to obtain
• Current TB test and required immunizations (per facility policy)
• Background check and drug screen clearance as required by the facility
• Ability to perform physical aspects of the role (lifting, standing, assisting residents)
• Previous experience in long-term care or similar setting is preferred but new grads with strong bedside skills are welcome

Education

• High school diploma or GED; successful completion of an accredited CNA training program and certification

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong resident-centered care and empathy
• Vital signs measurement and basic clinical observation
• Safe patient handling and transfer techniques
• Basic documentation and charting skills
• Infection control and hand hygiene best practices
• Teamwork, communication, and time management in a fast-paced care environment

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay so you feel rewarded for the care you provide
• Flexible scheduling options and opportunities for extra shifts
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options available through payroll where applicable
• Supportive team environment that values your skills and growth
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement where eligible
• Paid time off options depending on employment status
• Referral bonus program — bring your friends and get rewarded
• Access to continuing education and on-the-job training to advance your career

Travel Perks: Explore Santa Fe, NM

This contract places you in the heart of Santa Fe — a cultural jewel. When you’re off duty, explore the historic Santa Fe Plaza and its artisan markets, wander Canyon Road’s galleries, and visit the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. Outdoor lovers will enjoy hikes in the Sangre de Cristo foothills, scenic drives to Taos, and skiing at Ski Santa Fe in season. Foodies can savor New Mexican cuisine at local restaurants, and there's always a farmers market or local festival nearby. Perfect for combining meaningful work with memorable weekends.

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