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

Addus HomeCare; Grants (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Addus HomeCare in Grants, NM is urgently hiring a Home Care Aide - Core to support clients living at home who need help with daily tasks. The role is on call for 5 days per week with at least one weekend day and 40 hours weekly (20 hours guaranteed).

Schedules are set by the supervisor and you must accept assignments when scheduled. You will follow care plans, assist with personal care, light housework, meal prep and errands, transport clients to appointments, assist with medication

Qualifications

• 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 are 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

• Call 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.

Skills

Communication

Compassionate caregiving

Reliability

Interpersonal skills

Follow instructions

Job description

Addus HomeCare in Grants, NM is urgently hiring a Home Care Aide - Core to support clients living at home who need help with daily tasks. The role is on call for 5 days per week with at least one weekend day and 40 hours weekly (20 hours guaranteed).

Schedules are set by the supervisor and you must accept assignments when scheduled. You will follow care plans, assist with personal care, light housework, meal prep and errands, transport clients to appointments, assist with medication