Location: Albuquerque, NM

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Per diem, 6:30 PM - 6:30 AM NOC, as-needed nights (days vary)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $17 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 and assist residents with activities of daily living
• Monitor and accurately document vital signs, intake/output, and observations
• Assist with safe transfers, mobility, and positioning to promote comfort and independence
• Communicate changes in patient condition promptly to the nursing team and providers
• Maintain infection control standards and a safe, clean care environment
• Support residents’ emotional needs and create rapport with patients and families

Qualifications

• Current, active CNA certification (required)
• Previous experience in long-term care, rehabilitation, or similar clinical setting preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification preferred or willingness to obtain
• Ability to pass background check, drug screen, and required health screenings (TB, immunizations)
• Strong communication skills, compassion, and reliability for night shifts
• Willingness to work per-diem schedule and adapt to varying shift needs

Education

• High school diploma or GED
• Current CNA certification in good standing

Knowledge & Skills

• Hands-on patient care and assistance with ADLs
• Accurate vital signs measurement and documentation
• Safe lifting, transfer techniques, and use of assistive devices
• Infection prevention and basic wound care awareness
• Clear, professional communication with patients, families, and staff
• Time management and teamwork in a fast-paced overnight setting

Benefits

• Flexible per-diem scheduling so you can pick nights that fit your life — work when you want and take time off when you don’t
• Medical, dental & vision options available to keep you healthy and smiling
• Supportive team environment where your contributions are noticed and celebrated
• Paid time off and opportunities for continued education and training
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you advance your career
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great people aboard
• Employee assistance programs and wellness resources to help you recharge
• A workplace culture that values compassion, teamwork, and a good sense of humor

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