Compassionate Home Care Aide — Flexible Hours

Addus HomeCare; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambercare in New Mexico is hiring Home Health Aides to support seniors and people with disabilities in their homes. You will follow care plans, assist with personal care, and help with daily tasks in a compassionate, patient-centered role.

This position offers flexible hours, training, and the opportunity to deliver life-changing home care. Qualified CNAs with a genuine desire to help others are encouraged to apply; pre-employment checks apply and you must have reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• Pre-employment physical examination/PPD prior to patient contact.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information.
• Maintain regular, predictable, consistent attendance and be flexible to meet the needs of the department.
• Follow all Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations and requirements.
• Abide by all regulations, policies, procedures and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CNA

Compassionate caregiver

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Follow written/verbal instructions

Limited supervision

Reliable transportation

Job description

Ambercare in New Mexico is hiring Home Health Aides to support seniors and people with disabilities in their homes. You will follow care plans, assist with personal care, and help with daily tasks in a compassionate, patient-centered role.

This position offers flexible hours, training, and the opportunity to deliver life-changing home care. Qualified CNAs with a genuine desire to help others are encouraged to apply; pre-employment checks apply and you must have reliable transportation.