Compassionate Personal Care Aide — Empowering Independence at Home

Heart is Home Cooperative Care; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Heart is Home Cooperative Care is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Aide to assist clients with personal care and activities of daily living in the comfort of their homes.

This role focuses on hands-on support for hygiene, dressing, toileting, mobility, and client independence, while protecting privacy and dignity. Ideal candidates are patient, respectful, and comfortable providing direct personal care, and eager to join a cooperative team.

Qualifications

• Experience as Personal Care Aide or similar preferred.
• Comfort providing hands-on personal care.
• Compassionate, patient and respectful approach.
• Strong communication and observation skills.
• Follow care plans and safety instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation.
• Ability to assist with mobility and physical care needs.
• First Aid and CPR certification preferred.
• Personal Care Aide training or state qualifications when applicable.
• Dependability and consistent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and hygiene.
• Provide toileting and incontinence care as appropriate.
• Assist with mobility, walking, positioning, and transfers.
• Help clients with eating and other activities of daily living.
• Support clients with established personal care routines.
• Encourage clients to participate in daily activities as independently as possible.
• Provide companionship and reassurance during personal care.
• Observe and communicate changes in a client’s condition, behavior, or needs.
• Follow individualized care plans and safety procedures.
• Maintain client privacy and confidentiality.
• Collaborate with the care team to deliver the highest quality care.
• Treat every client with patience, dignity, and respect.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Dependable

Communication

Observation

Documentation

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Job description

Heart is Home Cooperative Care is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Aide to assist clients with personal care and activities of daily living in the comfort of their homes.

This role focuses on hands-on support for hygiene, dressing, toileting, mobility, and client independence, while protecting privacy and dignity. Ideal candidates are patient, respectful, and comfortable providing direct personal care, and eager to join a cooperative team.