Location: Guilderland, NY

Contract Type: Travel Contract

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 with dignity and respect
• Support nursing administration with accurate documentation and clear shift reports
• Assist residents with activities of daily living including mobility, bathing and meals
• Monitor resident condition and promptly communicate changes to the nursing team
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support individualized care plans
• Model and promote safe infection control and safety practices every day
• Help orient and mentor newer staff to build a confident, capable team

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required — NY state certification preferred
• Current BLS/CPR certification or willingness to obtain upon hire
• Experience in long-term care or nursing administration is a plus
• Clear background check and current immunizations as required by facility
• Strong communication skills and a calm, patient-centered approach
• Ability to perform physical aspects of caregiving and follow safe lifting practices

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an approved Nurse Aide program and active CNA certification

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in direct resident care and activities of daily living
• Comfortable with clinical documentation and basic charting
• Knowledge of infection control protocols and safety standards
• Strong observational skills and timely reporting of clinical changes
• Team-oriented mindset with good time management and prioritization
• Adaptability to changing patient needs and per-diem schedules

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage to keep you healthy and ready for anything
• Flexible time off so you can actually recharge your batteries
• A supportive team that values YOU and your contributions every shift
• Licensure assistance and study support to help you advance
• Onboarding and ongoing training to sharpen your skills and confidence
• Assistance with housing arrangements and travel coordination for contract teammates
• Career growth opportunities and clear pathways to take the next step
• Employee wellness resources and peer mentorship for work-life balance

Travel Perks: Explore Guilderland, NY

Guilderland sits just outside Albany, so you'll find a great mix of outdoor recreation and cultural attractions. Spend weekends hiking at John Boyd Thacher State Park with sweeping vistas, explore Albany’s Empire State Plaza and the New York State Museum, or enjoy farm-to-table restaurants and local breweries in the Capital Region. Quick drives take you to Saratoga Springs for boutique shopping and seasonal events, and farther afield you can plan day trips to the Hudson Valley or the Adirondacks for bigger outdoor adventures.

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