Home Health Aide Jobs in Albuquerque, NM

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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In Home Caregiver

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 8 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 8 days ago

Assist with meal preparation and perform light housekeeping duties. Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence....

Caregiver - Weekly Pay

  • Bernalillo, NM (20 miles from Albuquerque, NM)
  • 19 days ago
  • Bernalillo, NM (20 miles from Albuquerque, NM)
  • 19 days ago

Assist with meal preparation and perform light housekeeping duties. Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence....

Caregiver - Immediate Openings

  • Placitas, NM (18 miles from Albuquerque, NM)
  • 19 days ago
  • Placitas, NM (18 miles from Albuquerque, NM)
  • 19 days ago

Assist with meal preparation and perform light housekeeping duties. Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence....

Registered Nurse Home Health

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

Coordinate/oversee/supervise the work of Home Health Aides, Certified Home Health Aides and Personal Care Workers and provides written personal care instructions/care plan that reflect current plan...

Caregiver

  • Los Lunas, NM (22 miles from Albuquerque, NM)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Los Lunas, NM (22 miles from Albuquerque, NM)
  • 45+ 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...

Caregiver

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 14 hours ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 14 hours ago

Carefree Assisted Living esta empleando para el turno de la tarde, 3-11pm. Es para cuidar residentes ya mayores de edad, serian de 4-5 dias a semana. Aplicantes deben estar disponible los fines de...

Part time caregiver/ homemaker

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

un Part time caregiver/ homemaker (Paradise hills) Self 4504 Derby Ct NW compensation: Paid bi weekly - $16.50 per hour employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Caregiver Part time-...

Part time caregiver/ homemaker

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

Part time- 35+ hours caregiver/ homemaker to care for my son. He's 31 yrs old and has a brain injury. Job includes caregiving, and house cleaning. If interested - contact Diane ...

Caregiver

  • Rio Rancho, NM (14 miles from Albuquerque, NM)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rio Rancho, NM (14 miles from Albuquerque, NM)
  • 1 day ago

A Caregiver with Visiting Angels Albuquerque supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility assistance...

Companion Caregiver

  • Cedar Crest, NM (15 miles from Albuquerque, NM)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cedar Crest, NM (15 miles from Albuquerque, NM)
  • 1 day ago

The Best Place to Work recognition came straight from the source - caregiver companions, home health aides and nursing aides who voted where they want to work....

At Home Caregiver

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

An At Home Caregiver with Visiting Angels Albuquerque supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility...

Caregiver Senior Living Community Albuquerque

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

Salary Not Available Caregiver ~ Senior Living Community ~ Albuquerque MorningStar Senior Living Occupation: Personal Care Aides Location: Albuquerque, NM - 87109 Positions available: 1 Job #: CAREG046651...

Caregiver Senior Living Community Rio Rancho

  • Rio Rancho, NM (14 miles from Albuquerque, NM)
  • 2 days ago
  • Rio Rancho, NM (14 miles from Albuquerque, NM)
  • 2 days ago

Between $15.00 and $16.00 Per Hour Caregiver ~ Senior Living Community ~ Rio Rancho MorningStar Senior Living Occupation: Personal Care Aides Location: Rio Rancho, NM - 87124 Positions available: 1...

Home Care Aide Flex

  • Los Lunas, NM (22 miles from Albuquerque, NM)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Lunas, NM (22 miles from Albuquerque, NM)
  • 3 days ago

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

Day Shift Caregiver 8am-8pm

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 3 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 3 days ago

care Preparing meals and special diets Movement and proper body mechanics General housekeeping tasks Transportation to and from activities Grocery shopping Toileting Transferring up to 150 pounds using...

Demographic Data for Albuquerque, NM

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Albuquerque, NM

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in Albuquerque, NM offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
26.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
21.5%
High School or GED
21.1%
Associate's Degree
18.1%
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 Albuquerque, NM
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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