Compassionate Home Care Aide - Flexible, On-Call 40hrs

Ambercare; Lamy (NM); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambercare is hiring Home Care Aides - HCAs in New Mexico to support clients living at home who need daily assistance. The Home Care Aide - Flex is on call for 5 days per week with 40 hours per week (20 hours guaranteed) and pay starts at $16.50 per hour.

Duties include following care plans, assisting with personal care, housekeeping, meal prep, transportation to appointments, and monitoring health. You will report changes to the supervisor and work with a compassionate, self-motivated team.

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

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Reliability

Self-motivation

Following instructions

Job description

Ambercare is hiring Home Care Aides - HCAs in New Mexico to support clients living at home who need daily assistance. The Home Care Aide - Flex is on call for 5 days per week with 40 hours per week (20 hours guaranteed) and pay starts at $16.50 per hour.

Duties include following care plans, assisting with personal care, housekeeping, meal prep, transportation to appointments, and monitoring health. You will report changes to the supervisor and work with a compassionate, self-motivated team.