Empathetic Home Care Aide — Flexible, On-Call 40h/Week

Addus HomeCare; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 45,847,000 - 55,104,000; Full time

Job summary

Addus HomeCare in Las Cruces, NM is hiring Flex Home Care Aides - HCAs, offering $16 per hour and a 40-hour work week with 5 days per week and at least one weekend shift. The Home Care Aide - Core role is on call for assignments and requires compassionate care for clients living at home.

Responsibilities include following care plans, assisting with personal care, light housekeeping, transportation, medication support, and reporting changes in clients’ conditions.

Qualifications

• 5 days per week with at least one weekend day.
• 40 hours per week with 20 hours guaranteed.
• On call for 24 hour shifts.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must have reliable transportation with 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 (bathing, dressing, etc.).
• Provide or assist in routine house cleaning, meal prep and laundry.
• Transport client to doctor's office, grocery store and other errands.
• Assist client with self-administration of medications.
• Observe and report changes in the client's condition.

Skills

Care planning

Personal care

Transportation

Communication

Reliability

Job description

Addus HomeCare in Las Cruces, NM is hiring Flex Home Care Aides - HCAs, offering $16 per hour and a 40-hour work week with 5 days per week and at least one weekend shift. The Home Care Aide - Core role is on call for assignments and requires compassionate care for clients living at home.

Responsibilities include following care plans, assisting with personal care, light housekeeping, transportation, medication support, and reporting changes in clients’ conditions.