Long Term Care CNA

At Luna Rehabilitation & Care Center, you’re not just taking a job—you’re joining a team that values your contributions, supports your professional development, and recognizes the important role you play in the lives of our residents every day.

About the role

Luna Rehabilitation & Care Center is seeking compassionate, dependable, and resident-focused Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our skilled nursing team. As a CNA, you will provide direct, hands-on care to residents while assisting with activities of daily living, mobility, personal hygiene, nutrition, and other individualized needs. You will work under the direction of licensed nursing staff and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote resident dignity, independence, comfort, and safety. Our CNAs are an essential part of the clinical team and often spend more time directly with residents than any other team member. Your ability to recognize changes in condition, communicate concerns, and provide compassionate care plays an important role in maintaining resident health and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, toileting, eating, and personal care
• Safely assist residents with transfers, ambulation, mobility, and repositioning in accordance with individualized care plans
• Utilize mechanical lifts, gait belts, and other transfer equipment appropriately and in accordance with training and facility procedures
• Accurately obtain, record, and report vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure, as assigned
• Observe residents for changes in physical, cognitive, emotional, or behavioral condition and promptly report concerns to the supervising nurse
• Respond promptly, respectfully, and professionally to resident call lights and requests for assistance
• Provide appropriate toileting and incontinence care while protecting resident privacy and dignity
• Assist residents with meals, hydration, feeding, and nutritional needs in accordance with individualized care plans
• Reposition residents as directed to promote comfort, mobility, and skin integrity
• Make beds, change linens, and maintain resident rooms and care areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition
• Accurately document assigned resident care and services according to facility procedures
• Follow infection prevention practices, including proper hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and applicable precautions
• Follow established fall prevention, resident safety, and emergency procedures
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with residents, families, nurses, coworkers, and interdisciplinary team members
• Immediately report accidents, incidents, injuries, allegations, safety concerns, or significant changes in resident condition to the appropriate licensed nurse
• Protect resident rights, privacy, dignity, confidentiality, preferences, and personal belongings
• Follow all Luna Rehabilitation & Care Center policies and applicable federal and New Mexico requirements governing resident care

Requirements

• Current Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification/status meeting applicable New Mexico requirements
• Certification must remain active and in good standing as required for employment
• Previous experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, assisted living, or another healthcare setting preferred
• Compassionate and respectful approach to caring for older adults and residents with varying physical and cognitive needs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to observe and appropriately report changes in resident condition
• Ability to follow individualized care plans, nursing instructions, and established safety procedures
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Dependable attendance and commitment to assigned schedules
• Ability to prioritize resident needs in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality, person-centered care

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Care Cash Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

About Us

Luna Rehabilitation & Care Center proudly serves the Roswell, New Mexico community by providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, and post-acute services centered on compassion, dignity, safety, and quality. Our CNAs are at the heart of the resident experience. We strive to create a workplace where employees are respected, supported, and empowered to provide the level of care our residents deserve.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to assist residents with transfers, repositioning, ambulation, mobility, and activities of daily living
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and move residents or equipment using appropriate assistance and mechanical devices when required
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform resident-care activities for extended periods
• Ability to safely operate resident transfer and mobility equipment following appropriate training
• Ability to respond promptly and effectively to resident needs and emergency situations
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation