Location: Albuquerque, NM

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Days not specified, 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM (Day shift)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $18 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 hands-on care to help patients with daily living activities
• Assist nursing team with bathing, grooming, feeding, and mobility support
• Monitor and report patient changes promptly to the nursing staff
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care provided
• Support a safe and clean environment by following infection control practices
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure patients receive consistent, dignified care

Qualifications

• Valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification (required)
• Active or eligible for CNA licensure in New Mexico
• Comfortable assisting with activities of daily living and mobility
• Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude
• Ability to pass facility background checks and health screenings
• CPR/BLS certification preferred or willing to obtain

Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient-centered care and basic nursing procedures
• Safe transfer and ambulation techniques
• Infection prevention and hand hygiene best practices
• Basic vital signs measurement and documentation
• Clear, respectful communication with patients and care teams
• Time management and the ability to prioritize patient needs

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling so you can balance work and life
• Supportive team culture that values your contributions every day
• Opportunities for skill growth and on-the-job learning
• Paid time off options and schedule-based rest when eligible
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement guidance when applicable
• Employee assistance and wellness resources to keep you at your best
• Referral program to reward you for bringing great teammates
• Access to hospital training and continuing education opportunities

Travel Perks: Explore Albuquerque, NM

Explore Albuquerque on your time off: stroll historic Old Town with its shops and museums, catch sunset views from the Sandia Mountains or ride the Sandia Peak Tramway, hike at Petroglyph National Monument, relax along the Rio Grande, and enjoy Southwestern cuisine and local farmers markets. If you time it right, the city’s festivals and cultural events add extra weekend fun.

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