Compassionate Home Care Aide — 40-Hour Week, On-Call

Addus HomeCare; Veguita (NM); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Addus HomeCare in New Mexico is hiring Flex Home Care Aides to support seniors and individuals with disabilities in their own homes. The role requires 5 days per week with one weekend day, 40 hours weekly (20 guaranteed), and on-call 24 hours.

You will follow care plans, assist with personal care, housekeeping, errands, and medication management while providing compassionate, reliable in-home support. The position emphasizes being able to work with limited supervision, strong communication, and

Qualifications

• 5 days per week -- minimum one day is a weekend day
• 40 Hours per week (20 hours guaranteed)
• On call for 24 hour shifts
• Must be 18 years of age
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Must have reliable transportation; if by car, a valid driver's license and proof of insurance is required
• Nurturing and compassionate nature with the desire to care for others
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable, energetic, self-motivated and well-organized

Responsibilities

• The Home Care Aide - Core calls into the office every morning for assignment.
• Follow specific care plans for clients and report on completed tasks
• Assist with personal care needs of the client (bathing, dressing, etc.)
• Provide or assist in routine house cleaning, meal preparation, and laundry
• Transport client to doctor's office, grocery store and other essential errands
• Assist client with the self-administration of medications
• Observe and report any changes in client's condition

Job description

Addus HomeCare in New Mexico is hiring Flex Home Care Aides to support seniors and individuals with disabilities in their own homes. The role requires 5 days per week with one weekend day, 40 hours weekly (20 guaranteed), and on-call 24 hours.

You will follow care plans, assist with personal care, housekeeping, errands, and medication management while providing compassionate, reliable in-home support. The position emphasizes being able to work with limited supervision, strong communication, and