What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodial Assistant (Associate Patient Care Assistant) (DOH/NMVH #13390) position at New Mexico Department of Health?
Salary
$16.50 - $24.75 Hourly
$34,320 - $51,480 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C2
Posting Details
The New Mexico State Veterans Home is located on sixteen picturesque acres in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. It provides long-term and skilled nursing services for honorably discharged veterans, their spouses, or parents of veterans killed in combat action. The facility has 131 nursing home, skilled-nursing living beds. Services for residents are provided 24/7, focusing on maintaining or improving their physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being under a personalized plan of care developed by licensed health professionals
THIS 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.
POSITION IS LOCATED IN TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NM
Why does the job exist?
The Custodial Assistant supports facility cleanliness, safety, and supply operations by performing routine custodial duties and managing inventory, storage, and distribution of supplies. This role ensures a clean, organized, and well-stocked environment that supports staff, residents, customers, or visitors.
How does it get done?
Custodial Services:
Perform daily cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, disinfecting, and trash removal.
Clean and sanitize restrooms, common areas, offices, and high-touch surfaces.
Replenish restroom and cleaning supplies as needed.
Follow infection control, safety, and chemical handling procedures.
Report maintenance issues, safety hazards, or damaged equipment to supervisors.
Assist with special cleaning projects, floor care, and event setup/tear-down as assigned.
Inventory Support:
Receive, store, and distribute supplies, equipment, and materials.
Maintain organized stockrooms and supply areas.
Track inventory levels and report low stock to supervisor.
Assist with ordering, restocking, and rotating supplies.
Ensure proper storage, labeling, and handling of materials.
Issue supplies to staff and maintain accurate logs or records.
Who are the customers?
The primary customer are the brave men and women that answered our nations call, executed their duties and now are unable to live in their respective communities due to failing health. This job will also support the widows of the service men and women to include parents that have lost children in combat (Gold Star Parents)
Ideal Candidate
English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Customer and Personal Service -Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Computers and Electronics-Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Clerical- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
Minimum Qualification
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Employment Requirements
This position is designated 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.
Must possess and maintain a valid American Heart Association BLS / CPR Certification
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 valid New Mexico driver's license.
Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.
Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training.
Must sign and observe confidentiality agreement.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language.
Occasional travel for training & meetings and driving a State of NM owned motor vehicle may be required; Working hours may include weekends, holidays, overtime, and callback hours. Essential functions of the job and specific physical ability requirements will be available at the time of interview or may be obtained at the New Mexico Veterans' Home Human Resources office.
Working Conditions
Work is performed within a long-term facility with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Walking throughout the facility and frequent communication and interaction with residents, staff, and the public. Periods of walking, standing, bending pushing, pulling, lifting, and stretching for a variety of activities may be required. Must be able to function under pressure and stressful situations Health hazards such as exposure to contagious viruses and diseases. May also include routine exposure to public, fellow employees, and facility resident illness, stressful situation, and bodily fluids, as well as exposure to physical and/or verbal abuse. Occasional travel for training & meetings and driving a State of NM owned motor vehicle may be required; some lifting; extended hours to meet deadlines will be required. Working hours may include on-call, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and callback hours. Essential functions of the job and physical ability requirements will be available at the time of interview or may be obtained at the New Mexico Veterans' Home Human Resources Office
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Berna Garcia, (575) 894-4234, Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
$16.50 - $24.75 Hourly
$34,320 - $51,480 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C2
Posting Details
The New Mexico State Veterans Home is located on sixteen picturesque acres in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. It provides long-term and skilled nursing services for honorably discharged veterans, their spouses, or parents of veterans killed in combat action. The facility has 131 nursing home, skilled-nursing living beds. Services for residents are provided 24/7, focusing on maintaining or improving their physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being under a personalized plan of care developed by licensed health professionals
THIS 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.
POSITION IS LOCATED IN TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NM
Why does the job exist?
The Custodial Assistant supports facility cleanliness, safety, and supply operations by performing routine custodial duties and managing inventory, storage, and distribution of supplies. This role ensures a clean, organized, and well-stocked environment that supports staff, residents, customers, or visitors.
How does it get done?
Custodial Services:
Perform daily cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, disinfecting, and trash removal.
Clean and sanitize restrooms, common areas, offices, and high-touch surfaces.
Replenish restroom and cleaning supplies as needed.
Follow infection control, safety, and chemical handling procedures.
Report maintenance issues, safety hazards, or damaged equipment to supervisors.
Assist with special cleaning projects, floor care, and event setup/tear-down as assigned.
Inventory Support:
Receive, store, and distribute supplies, equipment, and materials.
Maintain organized stockrooms and supply areas.
Track inventory levels and report low stock to supervisor.
Assist with ordering, restocking, and rotating supplies.
Ensure proper storage, labeling, and handling of materials.
Issue supplies to staff and maintain accurate logs or records.
Who are the customers?
The primary customer are the brave men and women that answered our nations call, executed their duties and now are unable to live in their respective communities due to failing health. This job will also support the widows of the service men and women to include parents that have lost children in combat (Gold Star Parents)
Ideal Candidate
English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Customer and Personal Service -Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Computers and Electronics-Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Clerical- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
Minimum Qualification
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Employment Requirements
This position is designated 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.
Must possess and maintain a valid American Heart Association BLS / CPR Certification
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 valid New Mexico driver's license.
Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.
Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training.
Must sign and observe confidentiality agreement.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language.
Occasional travel for training & meetings and driving a State of NM owned motor vehicle may be required; Working hours may include weekends, holidays, overtime, and callback hours. Essential functions of the job and specific physical ability requirements will be available at the time of interview or may be obtained at the New Mexico Veterans' Home Human Resources office.
Working Conditions
Work is performed within a long-term facility with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Walking throughout the facility and frequent communication and interaction with residents, staff, and the public. Periods of walking, standing, bending pushing, pulling, lifting, and stretching for a variety of activities may be required. Must be able to function under pressure and stressful situations Health hazards such as exposure to contagious viruses and diseases. May also include routine exposure to public, fellow employees, and facility resident illness, stressful situation, and bodily fluids, as well as exposure to physical and/or verbal abuse. Occasional travel for training & meetings and driving a State of NM owned motor vehicle may be required; some lifting; extended hours to meet deadlines will be required. Working hours may include on-call, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and callback hours. Essential functions of the job and physical ability requirements will be available at the time of interview or may be obtained at the New Mexico Veterans' Home Human Resources Office
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Berna Garcia, (575) 894-4234, Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
Salary : $34,320 - $51,480