Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

About the role

We are urgently hiring Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) in Bernalillo, Edgewood, Los Ranchos, Moriarty, Rio Rancho, Tijeras, Carnuel, and many other areas in New Mexico. This entry-level position provides consistent, flexible hours to accommodate your personal needs while delivering life-changing service to seniors and people with disabilities. Join a growing, innovative industry leader and build a meaningful, fulfilling career with a values-driven organization.

Responsibilities

• Remind clients to take medication at the appropriate time.
• Assist the client with therapy exercises under the direction of a Registered Therapist.
• Assist or perform personal care including hair care, oral hygiene, bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Assist with routine bodily functions.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment through light housekeeping (changing bed linens, dusting, vacuuming, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, providing and emptying bed pans, and laundry).
• Provide companionship and stimulation for the client (reading, walks, etc.) and accompany the client to doctors or other appointments.
• Observe and report changes in client's condition to the Agency Director or Service Coordinator.
• Turn or reposition patients who are bedridden.
• Examine patient for bruises, blood in urine, or other injuries/wounds.

Requirements

• Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant training.
• Satisfactory background check and valid driver's license.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Desire to compassionately care for others.
• Reliable, energetic, self-motivated, and well-organized.

Benefits

• Part-time Home Care Aides may qualify for healthcare benefits.
• Comprehensive safety policies based on CDC guidelines, including provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves, face masks, hand sanitizer, and anti-bacterial soap.
• Virtual job interviews as a safety measure against COVID-19.

Ambercare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.