Certified Nursing Assistant
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Start Date: 02-23-2026
End Date: 05-18-2026
Contract Type: Contract
Shift Type: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM (night)
Candidate Pay Rate: $21 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 direct patient care, assisting with activities of daily living
- Monitor and record vital signs, reporting changes promptly to nursing staff
- Support patient mobility and safe transfers with attention to comfort and dignity
- Assist with feeding, hygiene, and toileting while promoting patient independence
- Maintain clean, safe patient environments and adhere to infection control practices
- Communicate clearly with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team
- Accurately document care and observations in the patient record
Qualifications
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification (required)
- Eligibility or active CNA certification in New Mexico
- Current BLS/CPR certification preferred or willing to obtain
- Comfortable working overnight hours and supporting a rehab/long-term care population
- Ability to pass background checks and meet facility onboarding requirements
- Strong interpersonal skills and a team-first attitude
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current CNA certification
Knowledge & Skills
- Skilled in basic patient care and activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Knowledge of infection control and safe patient handling techniques
- Ability to take and accurately record vital signs
- Clear, compassionate communication with patients and families
- Familiarity with electronic charting or willingness to learn
- Dependable, punctual, and detail-oriented
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
- Paid time off so you can actually recharge (we mean it)
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your career growth
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- A supportive team environment where your contributions matter
- Employee assistance and wellness resources to help when life happens
- Referral program to reward you for bringing great people aboard
- Local-only position—no long commutes or relocation stress
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Certified Nursing Assistant? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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