Compassionate Home Care Aide – On-Call, 40-Hour Week

Ambercare; San Acacia (NM); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambercare is urgently hiring Home Care Aides (HCAs) to support seniors and disabled clients in their homes across Bernalillo, Edgewood, Los Ranchos, Moriarty, Rio Rancho, Tijeras, Carnuel and surrounding New Mexico communities.

The position is on-call for 5 days per week with 40 hours per week (20 hours guaranteed) and a schedule determined by a supervisor. On-call shifts include weekend coverage and cannot be refused.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Must have reliable transportation with a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Nurturing and compassionate nature with the desire to care for others.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Follow specific care plans for clients and report on completed tasks.
• Assist with personal care needs (bathing, dressing, etc.).
• Provide or assist in routine house cleaning, meal preparation, and laundry.
• Transport client to doctor’s appointments, grocery store and other errands.
• Assist client with self-administration of medications.
• Observe and report changes in client’s condition.

Job description

Ambercare is urgently hiring Home Care Aides (HCAs) to support seniors and disabled clients in their homes across Bernalillo, Edgewood, Los Ranchos, Moriarty, Rio Rancho, Tijeras, Carnuel and surrounding New Mexico communities.

The position is on-call for 5 days per week with 40 hours per week (20 hours guaranteed) and a schedule determined by a supervisor. On-call shifts include weekend coverage and cannot be refused.