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Certified Nursing Assistant / Aide C.N.A.

Central Desert Behavioral Health Hospital
Albuquerque, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/13/2027

Job Highlights

Why join Central Desert as a CNA-Certified Nursing Assistant? 

 

Full-time shift- 12 hours- 6:00 Am to 6:15 PM, and 6:00 PM to 6:15 Am. 

Great CNA team. 

 

Now offering a $3,000 sign on bonus for newly hired, full time CNA. Newly hired full time CNAs must start on or before December 31, 2025 to qualify for bonus – apply today!

Position Summary

We are seeking a caring and empathetic Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team. As a CNA, you will play a vital role in providing the highest level of daily care and support to our residents and patients.

Posted Salary Range

USD $18.50 - USD $23.50 /Hr.

Wage Commensuration

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

Our CNAs provide daily care and services that support the nursing care delivered to residents and patients in the facility.Certified Nursing Assistants deliver care to residents and patients including:

  • Assistance with bathing
  • Changing linens
  • Properly positioning patients
  • Offering hydration
  • Checking in on patients in the morning and night
  • Taking/ recording vital signs
  • CNAs may perform other similar duties as assigned by the nursing department when necessary

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Must be a licensed CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the state (as required)
  • Able to react to emergency situations appropriately when required
  • Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition
  • Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English Language
  • CNAs must be a caring individual dedicated to providing high quality care to our residents/patients
  • Reliable transportation required

Benefits

All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive wage; full time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes: 

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
  • PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off Plan
  • New Pet Insurance Discount available
  • DailyPay option available! – Get your pay, when you need it.
  • Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction
  • Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts
  • Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families) 
  • Helping Friends Foundation - our employees’ hardship/crisis fund
  • Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available – payroll deduction!
  • In-facility education programs and more!

EOE Statement

Drug Free, Smoke-Free work place. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

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$36,578 to $43,861
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