Compassionate Home Caregiver – Mobility & Comfort

Albuquerque; Espanola (NM); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Village Caregiving is the largest privately owned home care agency in the country. We support clients in the aging process with companionship, non-medical services, light housework, hygiene assistance and transportation.

We are seeking compassionate caregivers to assist with mobility, personal care, therapy exercises, shopping, meal prep, and reporting health concerns. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Previous caregiver experience preferred but not required.
• Current CPR (American Heart Association) Certification preferred
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with dietary constraints
• Must be respectful and compassionate with a good bedside manner
• Outstanding communication, time management and interpersonal skills
• Physical endurance to complete required tasks
• High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
• Help clients complete physical therapy and other recommended exercises
• Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop if needed
• Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own, including preparing meals
• Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, doctors and family members
• Report any unusual incidents to nurses, doctors and family members
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Skills

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Physical endurance

Compassionate bedside manner

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Village Caregiving is the largest privately owned home care agency in the country. We support clients in the aging process with companionship, non-medical services, light housework, hygiene assistance and transportation.

We are seeking compassionate caregivers to assist with mobility, personal care, therapy exercises, shopping, meal prep, and reporting health concerns. Equal opportunity employer.