Compassionate Home Care Aide — Flexible Shifts

Addus HomeCare; Fort Sumner (NM); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Addus HomeCare in New Mexico is urgently hiring Flex Home Care Aides (HCAs). The role is on-call for 24 hours with a 5-day work week and 40 hours per week (20 hours guaranteed).

You will follow care plans, assist with personal care, housekeeping, and transportation for clients living at home, with the potential to mediate medications and monitor health changes. The position requires reliable transportation, a valid license, and successful background check clearance, with weekend work included.

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.

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 changes in client’s condition.

Skills

Compassionate care

Reliable transportation

Good communication

Follow instructions

Self-motivated

Job description

Addus HomeCare in New Mexico is urgently hiring Flex Home Care Aides (HCAs). The role is on-call for 24 hours with a 5-day work week and 40 hours per week (20 hours guaranteed).

You will follow care plans, assist with personal care, housekeeping, and transportation for clients living at home, with the potential to mediate medications and monitor health changes. The position requires reliable transportation, a valid license, and successful background check clearance, with weekend work included.