Location: Florence, AL

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Per diem (days vary), 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Day

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $13 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
• Take and record vital signs accurately and report changes to the nursing team
• Support safe patient transfers and mobility, using proper body mechanics
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and follow infection control protocols
• Document care thoroughly and communicate clearly with nurses and families
• Build trusting relationships with patients to promote dignity and comfort

Qualifications

• Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification (or eligible to obtain) — required
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification preferred
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening as required
• Comfortable with patient lifting/transfer techniques and standing for shifts
• Strong communication skills and a compassionate, patient-first attitude

Education

• High school diploma or GED
• CNA certification

Knowledge & Skills

• Hands-on experience with patient hygiene, feeding, and toileting assistance
• Accurate vital sign measurement and basic clinical observations
• Familiarity with infection prevention and safe work practices
• Good documentation and electronic charting basics
• Teamwork and clear communication with multidisciplinary staff
• Time management and the ability to prioritize patient needs

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling so you can work when it fits your life
• Supportive team culture that values your compassion and skill
• Opportunities for professional growth and licensure assistance
• Paid time off options for eligible roles and time to recharge
• Access to employee assistance programs and wellness resources
• Referral program to reward you for bringing talented teammates
• Orientation and on-site mentorship to get you confident on day one
• Convenient access to continuing education and training resources

Travel Perks: Explore Florence, AL

Explore the Shoals music legacy and Muscle Shoals recording sites, stroll the Tennessee Riverfront and Shoals Riverwalk, visit local museums like the W.C. Handy Home and the Helen Keller birthplace in nearby Tuscumbia, enjoy local dining and community events in downtown Florence, and find scenic drives and outdoor time along the Natchez Trace and nearby parks—perfect for weekend relaxation between shifts.

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