CNA Jobs in New Mexico

A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) plays a vital role in the nursing industry as they provide basic care to patients and assist nurses with medical procedures. CNA's tasks include taking patient's vital signs, helping with daily activities such as eating, bathing and walking, cleaning and sanitizing patient areas, and providing emotional support to patients and their families. Additionally, they assist with procedures like wound care and specimen collection. The role is essential to ensuring the smooth operation of healthcare facilities and enhancing patient satisfaction and care.

To become a CNA, an individual must have a high school diploma or GED, complete a state-approved education program, and pass a competency exam. Essential skills for a CNA include strong interpersonal and communication skills, physical stamina, empathy, and attention to detail. Prior to becoming a CNA, an individual may have had roles such as a Home Health Aide, Personal Care Assistant, or Medical Assistant. These roles provide valuable experience and exposure to the healthcare environment and patient care, offering a solid foundation for a career as a CNA.

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Dialysis Patient Care Technician

  • Zuni, NM
  • 18 days ago
  • Zuni, NM
  • 18 days ago

Previous healthcare experience in dialysis, phlebotomy, or as a CNA is a plus. Must be comfortable mixing acids and bicarbonate according to protocol. Ability to distinguish all primary colors....

Support Resource Team Patient Care Tech Float Full Time Days

  • Farmington, NM
  • 19 days ago
  • Farmington, NM
  • 19 days ago

Creating Life Better Here starts with you. At San Juan Regional Medical Center, we're more than a healthcare provider-we're a values-driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care....

Nephrology Unit Nurse Technician Nights PRN

  • Farmington, NM
  • 10 days ago
  • Farmington, NM
  • 10 days ago

Creating Life Better Here starts with you. At San Juan Regional Medical Center, we're more than a healthcare provider-we're a values-driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care....

Creating Life Better Here starts with you. At San Juan Regional Medical Center, we're more than a healthcare provider-we're a values-driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care....

Certified Nurse Assistant

  • Faywood, NM
  • 8 hours ago
  • Faywood, NM
  • 8 hours ago

Caregivers can now make BONUS PAY!! Apply now for additional details!! Pay rates now start at $17.50 dollars per hour! Now offering DAILY PAY for select positions! Take advantage of this unique...

Certified Nursing Assistant Long Term Care

  • Truth or Consequences, NM
  • 21 hours ago
  • Truth or Consequences, NM
  • 21 hours ago

We are seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant-Long Term Care for a travel assignment in Truth or Consequences New Mexico.

2025-2026 SY: Nurse Aide (0.2 FTE)

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

Position Type: Nurse Aide/Nurse Aide Date Posted: 4/24/2025 Location: EJ Martinez Elementary School   Additional Information: Show/Hide Title: School Nurse Aide (0.2 FTE) Work Unit: E.J,...

Nursing Assistant Float Pool GS3/4/5

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

care, skin care simple dressing, application of braces and prosthetic devices, monitoring of Works on small group activities with veterans/residents according to the patients/resident treatment plan...

Nursing Assistant - 5D - Telemetry Acute Care

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

care, skin care simple dressing, application of braces and prosthetic devices, monitoring of Works on small group activities with veterans/residents according to the patients/resident treatment plan...

Pre Op Patient Care Tech

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

New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopaedics. located at: 8300 Constitution Ave NE, Albuequerque, NM 87110: No Weekends! Paid Holidays! Help facilitate the safe, efficient admission of pre-operative...

Hospice CNA

  • Los Lunas, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Lunas, NM
  • 1 day ago

Ambercare is looking for a full-time CNA to join our fast growing hospice team in the city of Belen!...

Patient Care Technician Medical Renal

  • Sunland Park, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunland Park, NM
  • 1 day ago

Description Introduction Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Patient Care Technician with Las Palmas Medical Center you...

Patient Care Tech PRN

  • Sunland Park, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunland Park, NM
  • 1 day ago

Description Introduction Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Patient Care Tech PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Del Sol...

CNA

  • Clayton, NM
  • 2 days ago
  • Clayton, NM
  • 2 days ago

ID: 54423330 Shift: 06:00:00 - 18:30:00 Description: LOCAL ONLY Guaranteed Hours: 36 Contract Weeks:76

Patient Care Assistant (MA, EMT, CNA) Surgical Associates / Full-time

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 2 days ago

Responsible for greeting patients on the phone and in the clinic in a warm friendly tone. Registration and interviewing of patients to obtain accurate demographic and financial information while...

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Salary for CNA Jobs in New Mexico

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for CNA positions.



Highest Education Level

CNAs in New Mexico offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
24.6%
Bachelor's Degree
24.0%
High School or GED
21.8%
Associate's Degree
18.2%
Master's Degree
7.0%
Some College
1.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some High School
1.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by CNAs in New Mexico
Less than 1 year
54.8%
None
26.7%
1-2 years
15.7%
8-10 years
2.8%


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