Home Health Aide (HHA) in Los Alamos, NM
How this pay compares
This posting states $20 an hour. Open home health aide jobs in New Mexico post a median of $17.25 an hour, the middle half $17–$17.50, across 6 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Home health aides employed in New Mexico earn a median of $13.71 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Overview
Why Caregivers Love Working With Us
- Flexible Scheduling: Create a work schedule that fits your needs and those of your clients. You control your hours and days off.
- Work-Life Balance: Choose how much or how little you work based on your preferences and availability.
- Meaningful Impact: Make a real difference in your clients’ lives by enhancing their quality of life.
About Us
We are a compassionate company driven by a personal commitment to exceptional care. Founded by the grandchildren of a former Department of Energy worker, we elevate the lives of energy workers with unwavering compassion and whole-person care.
We’re seeking a dedicated Home Health Aide 1099 Independent Contractor to join our team. As a 1099 Independent Contractor, you’ll have the flexibility to set your own schedule while providing routine healthcare services in clients’ homes. This role allows you to design a work schedule that suits both your needs and those of your clients.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility.
- Support patients with basic transfers, positioning, and ambulation.
- Perform light housekeeping duties and assist with meal preparation and nutrition monitoring.
- Provide companionship and engage in supportive communication.
- Observe and report changes in patient condition to the supervising RN.
- Maintain confidentiality and patient dignity in accordance with HIPAA and care standards.
- Document services provided and maintain communication as directed.
Schedule is flexible! 6 hours/day
ASSIGNMENT LIMITATIONS
- Contractor shall not administer medications or perform clinical tasks.
- Contractor shall not develop or alter care plans.
- Contractor shall not supervise other personnel or represent UEW in administrative matters.
Qualifications
- In some states may require, Active Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification in good standing.
- In some states may require, Completion of a recognized home health aide training course.
- In some states may require, being listed on the state’s nurse aide registry without restrictions.
- Current CPR certification.
- Prior experience in home health, hospice, or personal care preferred.
- Reliable transportation for patient visits, if applicable.
Pay Range
USD $18.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr.
From United Energy Workers Healthcare's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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United Energy Workers Healthcare hires nurses, caregivers and nursing assistants in 20 states.
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