Associate Certified Nursing Assistant (DOH / FBMC #13818+)

Salary\n\n$18.15 - $27.23 Hourly\n\n$37,752 - $56,628 Annually\n\nThis position is a Pay Band C3\n\nPosting Details\n\nThis posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once. This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.\n\nWhy does the job exist?\n\nProvide direct personal care and related support to long-term care facility residents to maintain quality care services and provide an optimum quality of life. Ensures adherence to Department of Health and facility policies and procedures. Resident care assignment may include Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.\n\nHow does it get done?\n\nAnswer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.\n\nTurn or reposition bedridden patients.\n\nProvide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.\n\nReview patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.\n\nMeasure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.\n\nWho are the customers?\n\nResidents at a long-term care facility.\n\nIdeal Candidate\n\nWill have : \n\nThe ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.\n\nThe ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public.\n\nThe willingness to handle difficult residents with patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm.\n\nThe ability to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel and support agencies.\n\nMinimum Qualification\n\nCertification as a Certified Medication Aide (CMA), Home Health Aide (HHA), or Nursing Aide (CNA) OR eligible to attain certification.\n\nEmployment Requirements\n\nThis position is designated as safety sensitive. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and / or drug testing. Will be screened for tuberculosis (TB) upon hire. Employment is subject to criminal background check pursuant to New Mexico Caregivers Criminal Screening Act (Sections 29-17-2 through 29-17-5 NMSA 1978 and 7.1.9.1 through 7.1.9.11 NMAC) and is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a current Certified Nursing Assistant Certification from the State of New Mexico or must receive Certified Nursing Assistant Certification within four (4) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.\n\nWorking Conditions\n\nWorks throughout the nursing service area (i.e., nurses¿ stations, resident rooms, etc.).\n\nMoves intermittently during working hours.\n\nIs subject to frequent interruptions.\n\nIs involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies / personnel, etc.,\n\nIs subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.\n\nCommunicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department directors.\n\nWorks beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.\n\nIs subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).\n\nIs subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.,\n\nState of New Mexico employees may be impacted by the Public Health Order dated December 19, 2022, which requires facilities licensed or certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (¿CMS¿), including all hospital types, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, hospice facilities and rehabilitation facilities, as well as assisted living facilities and adult day care settings, to adhere to all COVID-related requirements prescribed by CMS, including, but not limited to masking and staff vaccination.\n\nMust be able to push, pull, move, and / or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and / or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.\n\nSupplemental Information\n\nDo you know what Total Compensation is? Click here\n\nAgency Contact Information : Florentina Rios (575 )537-8667 Email\n\nFor information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.\n\nBargaining Unit Position\n\nThis position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms / conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.