Compassionate Home Care Aide — On-Call 40 Hours Per Week

Addus HomeCare; Jemez Springs (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Addus Homecare is urgently hiring Home Care Aides to support seniors and people with disabilities in their own homes in NM. The role is on-call five days per week (one weekend day) with 40 hours weekly, 20 guaranteed, and assignments determined by the supervisor.

Responsibilities include following care plans, assisting with personal care, light housekeeping, meal prep, transportation for errands, and monitoring client condition. Requires compassion, reliability, and good communication.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Must have reliable transportation; if by car, a valid driver's license and proof of insurance is required
• 5 days per week -- minimum one day is a weekend day
• 40 Hours per week (20 hours guaranteed)
• On call for 24 hour shifts
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Nurturing and compassionate nature with the desire to care for others
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

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
• The Home Care Aide - Core calls into the office every morning for assignment

Job description

Addus Homecare is urgently hiring Home Care Aides to support seniors and people with disabilities in their own homes in NM. The role is on-call five days per week (one weekend day) with 40 hours weekly, 20 guaranteed, and assignments determined by the supervisor.

Responsibilities include following care plans, assisting with personal care, light housekeeping, meal prep, transportation for errands, and monitoring client condition. Requires compassion, reliability, and good communication.