Home Health Aide Jobs in New Mexico

A Home Health Aide (HHA) plays a pivotal role in the nursing industry by providing personal care to patients who require assistance with daily tasks within their homes. HHAs often work with the elderly, the chronically ill, and those recovering from injury or surgery who may be unable to care for themselves. They assist with activities such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, medication management and sometimes, transportation to medical appointments. They also monitor patients' vital signs, illness symptoms, and physical and emotional well-being, providing a critical link between the patient and the healthcare team.

Key skills that a Home Health Aide should possess include compassion, patience, good communication and interpersonal skills, physical stamina, and a strong sense of responsibility. Additionally, they must be trained in basic emergency response and understanding of safety and sanitation procedures. Certification requirements may differ by location, but most HHAs should have a high school diploma, complete a state approved training program and pass a competency examination. Prior to becoming a Home Health Aide, one might have held positions such as a personal care aide, nursing assistant, or a caregiver, roles that involve direct care provision and allow for the accumulation of relevant experience.

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Caregiver

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 24 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 24 days ago

Assist clients with non-skilled personal care, including: Bathing, skin care, hair care, nail care, mouth care, shaving, dressing, feeding, ambulation, exercise, transfers, positioning, medication reminding...

Direct Support professional

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 29 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 29 days ago

**Hiring Immediately** STARTNG AT $13.25 - Must have Valid Drivers License Want to see what the job role looks like, watch this short video for a look : Click here->> Tungland, a part of the...

Home Health Nurse

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 6 hours ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 6 hours ago

Sign-On Bonus Available Relocation Assistance Available Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials Minimum Offer $ 29.22/hr. Maximum Offer $ 47.33/hr....

CNA - Outpatient, Home Health Aide, Clovis NM

  • Clovis, NM
  • 12 hours ago
  • Clovis, NM
  • 12 hours ago

Performs personal care and assists with activities of daily living such as personal hygiene (shaving, mouth care, foot care, peri-care, and bathing) and emotional support....

Home Caregiver - Roswell

  • Roswell, NM
  • 23 hours ago
  • Roswell, NM
  • 23 hours ago

**Responsibilities** - Assist clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming - Provide companionship and emotional support to clients - Administer medication reminders...

Home Care Aide (HCA)

  • Amalia, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Amalia, NM
  • 1 day ago

Duties: Assist with personal care Provide occasional house cleaning, laundry, and assist with meal preparation Transport client to appointments and daily errands Provide Companionship Encourage healthy...

Home Care Aide

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 1 day ago

Duties: Assist with personal care Provide occasional house cleaning, laundry, and assist with meal preparation Transport client to appointments and daily errands Provide Companionship Encourage healthy...

Caregiver for Families

  • Loco Hills, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Loco Hills, NM
  • 1 day ago

House Tasks: Assist Members with light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and other household needs....

Caregiver

  • Loving, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Loving, NM
  • 1 day ago

House Tasks: Assist Members with light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and other household needs....

Part-Time Personal Care Assistant Needed !

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 1 day ago

Part-Time Personal Care Assistant Needed! (Albuquerque) compensation: $30-$40/hr. A woman, age 55+, who uses a wheelchair is looking for a reliable, kind, and motivated part-time caregiver....

Home Care Aide Flex

  • Garfield, NM
  • 2 days ago
  • Garfield, NM
  • 2 days ago

Follow specific care plans for clients and report on completed tasks Assist with personal care needs of the client (bathing, dressing, etc.)...

Hca

  • Pinos Altos, NM
  • 2 days ago
  • Pinos Altos, NM
  • 2 days ago

Duties: Assist with personal care Provide occasional house cleaning, laundry, and assist with meal preparation Transport client to appointments and daily errands Provide Companionship Encourage healthy...

Caregiver

  • Arenas Valley, NM
  • 2 days ago
  • Arenas Valley, NM
  • 2 days ago

Duties: Assist with personal care Provide occasional house cleaning, laundry, and assist with meal preparation Transport client to appointments and daily errands Provide Companionship Encourage healthy...

Housekeeper/caregiver

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 2 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 2 days ago

Housekeeper/caregiver needed full time for disabled adult male. Duties include housekeeping, caregiving, errands, etc. Job will increase to full time. Female preferred. $25 hr weekends and...

Caregiver

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 2 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 2 days ago

Carefree Assisted Living esta empleando para el turno de la tarde 3-11pm y el turno de la madrugada de 11pm-7am. Es para cuidar residentes ya mayores de edad, serian de 3-4 dias a semana....

Demographic Data for New Mexico

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in New Mexico

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in New Mexico offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
26.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
21.5%
High School or GED
21.0%
Associate's Degree
18.0%
Master's Degree
8.7%
Some College
1.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some High School
0.9%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Home Health Aides in New Mexico
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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