Home Health Aide (HHA or CNA)

About the role

Giving Home Health Care provides personalized in-home care to individuals impacted by health conditions related to work in nuclear facilities for the Department of Energy. They serve patients across Arizona, Colorado, Kentucky, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah. This position is for a Home Health Aide (HHA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Los Ojos, NM, working as a 1099 independent contractor providing one‑on‑one care in the patient’s private residence.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, one‑on‑one care to the patient in their home.
• Assist the patient with activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal care needs.
• Assist with mobility, positioning, transfers, and other care needs as outlined in the plan of care.
• Provide companionship and help create a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment.
• Assist with light housekeeping to maintain a clean and safe living environment.
• Prepare meals and assist with nutrition and hydration as needed.
• Monitor and report changes in the patient’s condition and, as directed by the plan of care, monitor vital signs such as temperature and respiration.
• Provide medication reminders in accordance with the care plan and applicable scope of practice.
• Maintain accurate and timely records and documentation of services provided.
• Communicate professionally with the patient’s family and other authorized individuals regarding the patient’s care and well‑being.
• Follow the physician‑established plan of care and all applicable policies and procedures.
• Treat every patient with dignity, respect, compassion, and professionalism.

Requirements

• Ability to monitor vital signs.
• Dependable transportation.
• Current CPR certification.
• Reliable, compassionate, patient, and committed to providing excellent in‑home care.
• Enjoys building a trusting relationship with patients and takes pride in helping them remain comfortable and safe in their own home.
• Seeking a consistent 1099 opportunity with competitive pay and the ability to make a meaningful difference in a patient’s daily life.

Pay

$17–$19 per hour, depending on experience.

Schedule

12 hours per day, 7 days per week.