Certified Nurse Aide

Ambercare; Tererro (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Walk-ins welcome

Healthcare benefits for part-time

Equal employment opportunity

Job summary

Ambercare is urgently hiring Home Care Aides (HCAs) in Santa Fe, Pojoaque, Tesuque, Los Alamos, Chimayo, and surrounding areas to support seniors and people with disabilities at home. You will learn the fundamentals of quality home care, deliver life-changing service, and work with a growing, values-driven organization that recognizes your contribution.

This entry-level position offers flexible hours, daily pay for select roles, and opportunities to advance within a compassionate team.

Qualifications

• Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant training.
• Satisfactory background check and valid driver's license.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Desire to compassionately care for others.
• Reliable, energetic, self-motivated and well-organized.

Responsibilities

• Remind clients to take medication at the appropriate time.
• Assist the client with therapy exercises under the direction of a Registered Therapist.
• Assist or perform personal care including hair care, oral hygiene, bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Assist with routine bodily functions.
• Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment through light housekeeping including changing bed linens, dusting and vacuuming, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, providing and emptying bed pans and laundry.
• Provide companionship and stimulation for the client including reading, walks, etc.; and accompanying the client to doctors or other appointments.
• Observe and report changes in client's condition to the Agency Director or Service Coordinator.
• Turn or reposition patients who are bedridden.
• Examine patient for bruises, blood in urine or other injuries/wounds.

Skills

CNA training

Driver's license

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Reliability

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant certification

Job description

We are urgently hiring Home Care Aides - HCAs - in these cities: Santa Fe, Pojoaque, Tesuque, Los Alamos, and Chimayo., and many other areas!

DAILY PAY available for select positions!

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn the fundamentals of quality home care and deliver life‑changing service to your clients. As an Ambercare Certified Nurse Aide, you’ll play a vital role in supporting seniors and people with disabilities living independently. This rewarding, entry‑level position provides consistent, flexible hours to accommodate your personal needs, while providing a great career with a growing, innovative industry leader.

If you have a genuine passion for helping others, and you are looking for a meaningful, fulfilling career with a dynamic, values‑driven organization that recognizes and supports your contribution, we invite you to join our team.

Other Duties Include

• Remind clients to take medication at the appropriate time.
• Assist the client with therapy exercises under the direction of a Registered Therapist.
• Assist or perform personal care including hair care, oral hygiene, bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Assist with routine bodily functions.
• Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment through light housekeeping including changing bed linens, dusting and vacuuming, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, providing and emptying bed pans and laundry.
• Provide companionship and stimulation for the client including reading, walks, etc.; and accompanying the client to doctors or other appointments.
• Observe and report changes in client's condition to the Agency Director or Service Coordinator.
• Turn or reposition patients who are bedridden.
• Examine patient for bruises, blood in urine or other injuries/wounds.

Qualifications Include

• Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant training
• Satisfactory background check and valid driver's license
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Desire to compassionately care for others
• Reliable, energetic, self‑motivated and well‑organized

Walk‑ins are welcome at any branch location!

Part‑time Home Care Aides may qualify for healthcare benefits.

Ambercare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.