Care Assistant Jobs in New Mexico
Care Assistant jobs in New Mexico are in steady demand, with the highest concentration of openings in long-term care facilities, home health agencies, and assisted living communities serving the state's growing older adult population. Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Las Cruces are the most active hiring metros, where employers such as Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Lovelace Health System, and Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center maintain consistent rosters. Memory care support, personal care assistance, and post-acute rehabilitation support are among the most sought-after specialties right now. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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7400 Menaul Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $16.37 Maximum Offer $24.89Summary:
Provides phlebotomy and other collection procedures. Orders tests, processes patient specimens, and performs quality control. Performs waived or moderate complexity testing based on established procedures. Clerical duties and equipment maintenance. Provides general assistance to clinical floor staff as needed.- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
Responsibilities:
*Performs phlebotomy and other collection procedures appropriately and according to established procedures. *Performs specialized collection procedures such as urine drug collections and PPD's if required. *Processes requisitions and enters test orders into the computer system. Performs inquiry functions, specimen transport verification, and retrieves and prints collection labels. *Receives, processes and/or stores specimens as appropriate, centrifuging, splitting, acidifying, aliquoting, measuring and stabilizing. Performs biohazard disposal as needed or appropriate. *Performs waived and moderate complexity testing where there is documentation of successful completion of training and competency. *Performs routine equipment maintenance and function checks including routine pipette calibration if required. *Orders and maintains supplies and inventory. *Insures compliance with all regulatory agencies. *Assists clinical floor staff with stocking supplies, cleaning, patient transport and other tasks as necessary. *Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:
- HS/GED plus nine months of phlebotomy experience.
- PBT (ASCP) or equivalent certification preferred.
Point of care, waived, and moderate complexity testing experience preferred, as well as laboratory specimen handling and testing.
Competent phlebotomy skills; demonstrate effective communication skills, team-oriented, multi-tasker, organized, able to work in a fast- paced environment; good analytical skills; be on call as needed or required; work holidays, evenings and weekends as required.
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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
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The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.
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Care Assistant Job Market in New Mexico
A snapshot from current New Mexico openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- State of New Mexico11

- CHRISTUS Health9

- Presbyterian Healthcare Services5

- Visiting Angels4

- CNS Cares2

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What New Mexico Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in care assistant jobs across New Mexico.
- Active New Mexico Nurse Aide Registry listing in good standing required
- Current CPR and first aid certification required or obtainable before start date
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required for most positions
- Prior experience assisting with activities of daily living preferred by most employers
- Valid New Mexico driver's license required for home health and community care roles
- Ability to pass a state-required background check and health screening
Care Assistant Jobs in New Mexico: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a care assistant in New Mexico?
To work as a care assistant in New Mexico, you typically need to complete a state-approved nurse aide training program and pass the written and skills competency exams administered through the New Mexico Department of Health. Passing both exams places you on the New Mexico Nurse Aide Registry, which most employers require. Programs are offered at community colleges, including Central New Mexico Community College, and through many nursing home facilities.
Which companies hire care assistants in New Mexico?
New Mexico care assistant roles are posted by State of New Mexico, CHRISTUS Health, and Presbyterian Healthcare Services and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. New Mexico's mix of rural health clinics, tribal health programs, and urban hospital systems means openings appear across a wide range of employer types throughout the state.
Which New Mexico cities have the most care assistant jobs?
Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Las Vegas have the most care assistant openings in New Mexico. Albuquerque accounts for the largest share because it is home to the state's biggest hospital systems and the densest concentration of assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, while Santa Fe and Las Cruces generate steady openings through regional medical centers and a growing older adult population in both metros.
Are there remote care assistant jobs in New Mexico?
Yes, but they're rare. Care assistant work is fundamentally hands-on, so most roles require physical presence with clients or patients. About 0% of care assistant openings tied to New Mexico are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions are almost exclusively in care coordination, scheduling support, or telephonic wellness check roles rather than direct personal care.
How can I get hired as a care assistant in New Mexico with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is enrolling in a short nurse aide training program, which many New Mexico long-term care facilities sponsor for free in exchange for a work commitment after certification. Presbyterian Healthcare Services and Lovelace Health System both run new-hire orientation programs that accept candidates with no prior care experience. Home health agencies across Albuquerque and Las Cruces frequently hire for companion and homemaker roles that do not require certification, making them a strong lateral entry point before pursuing full registry listing.
Where can I find and apply to care assistant jobs in New Mexico?
You can find and apply to care assistant jobs in New Mexico on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to each one that fits.
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