PRN Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
About The Position
As a CNA you will play a vital role in providing direct care and support to our residents, assisting with activities of daily living, promoting their independence, and ensuring their comfort and well-being. Schedule: PRN, 8 hour Shifts All Schedules Available: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends Your Role: As a CNA, you’ll be a vital part of our clinical team, assisting patients with their daily needs and supporting their recovery journey. Looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference every day? Join the dedicated care team at Advanced Health Care of Albuquerque , where your compassion and commitment help patients recover in a supportive and dignified setting.
Requirements
- Current certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) in New Mexico.
- Current CPR certification.
- Prior experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar medical setting preferred.
- Ability to build rapport with residents through a compassionate and caring demeanor.
- Commitment to providing high-quality, resident-centered care with empathy and compassion.
- Strong clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning and intervention implementation.
- Work performed in a medical setting due to the need to care for residents in person.
- Must be able to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, and twist.
- Stamina to stand and move about the facility to perform frequent rounds and respond to emergent situations as needed.
- Emotional resilience and ability to cope with the physical and emotional demands of working with residents who may have complex healthcare needs.
- Capability to lift and transfer residents safely, with proper body mechanics and assistance as needed.
- Required vision includes close, vision, distance, peripheral, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.
- The job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
- The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
- The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
- The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar medical setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Helping patients with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and mobility
- Monitoring vital signs and intake/output as directed
- Assisting with meals, toileting, and patient transfers using gait belts or mechanical lifts
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized patient environment
- Answering call lights promptly and treating all patients with dignity, respect, and kindness
- Supporting admissions, discharges, and patient orientation when needed
- Documenting care accurately and communicating effectively with nurses and staff
Benefits
- A clean, professional, and supportive work environment
- Strong teamwork and a shared commitment to excellent patient care
- Opportunities to grow and thrive in a respected healthcare facility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
