Compassionate Home Care Aide — Flexible Hours, $15/hr

Addus HomeCare; Las Cruces (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Addus HomeCare is seeking a compassionate Home Care Aide/Caregiver to support seniors and people with disabilities at home. This entry-level role offers $15 per hour and potential growth in a fast-growing industry.

You will follow care plans, assist with personal care, meals, and light housekeeping, while documenting tasks and changes in condition. Flexibility and reliability are valued as you help clients live independently.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED or one year experience of in-home care services.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Reliable transportation which includes any form of public transportation such as a bus or train; if you drive a car to and from work, a valid driver's license and proof of insurance is required
• Must be able to provide three references (2 professional and 1 personal)
• 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
• Familiar with and comfortable using a cell phone

Responsibilities

• Follow a care plan for the client and report on completed tasks
• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, etc.)
• Provide routine house cleaning
• Assist with meal preparation
• Laundry
• Transport client to doctor's office, grocery store and other essential errands
• Assist client with the self-administration of medications (no administering or measuring)
• As part of the client's Health Care Team, a Home Care Aide must observe and report any changes in client's condition
• Promote our positive image in the community as the leading home care provider

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliable

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Addus HomeCare is seeking a compassionate Home Care Aide/Caregiver to support seniors and people with disabilities at home. This entry-level role offers $15 per hour and potential growth in a fast-growing industry.

You will follow care plans, assist with personal care, meals, and light housekeeping, while documenting tasks and changes in condition. Flexibility and reliability are valued as you help clients live independently.