Entry-Level Home Care Aide | Flexible Hours & Growth

Ambercare; Organ (NM); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Addus HomeCare is seeking a Home Care Aide/Caregiver to support seniors and people with disabilities living independently at home. You will follow care plans, assist with daily tasks, provide routine house cleaning, meal prep, and transportation for essential errands.

This entry-level role offers growth in a fast-growing industry and flexible hours. Applicants must be 18+, have a HS diploma or GED (or 1 year in-home care), pass a background check, have reliable transportation, and provide 3

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED or one year experience of in-home care services.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Reliable transportation which includes any form of public transportation such as a bus or train; if you drive a car to and from work, a valid driver's license and proof of insurance is required.
• Must be able to provide three references (2 professional and 1 personal).
• Nurturing and compassionate nature with the desire to care for others.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, energetic, self-motivated and well-organized.
• Familiar with and comfortable using a cell phone.

Responsibilities

• Follow a care plan for the client and report on completed tasks
• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, etc.)
• Provide routine house cleaning
• Assist with meal preparation
• Laundry
• Transport client to doctor's office, grocery store and other essential errands
• Assist client with the self-administration of medications (no administering or measuring)
• As part of the client's Health Care Team, a Home Care Aide must observe and report any changes in client's condition
• Promote our positive image in the community as the leading home care provider

Skills

Compassionate caregiving

Excellent communication

Reliability and organization

Ability to work with limited superv.

Safe driving/transportation

Basic home management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year in-home care experience

Job description

Addus HomeCare is seeking a Home Care Aide/Caregiver to support seniors and people with disabilities living independently at home. You will follow care plans, assist with daily tasks, provide routine house cleaning, meal prep, and transportation for essential errands.

This entry-level role offers growth in a fast-growing industry and flexible hours. Applicants must be 18+, have a HS diploma or GED (or 1 year in-home care), pass a background check, have reliable transportation, and provide 3