Flexible Hours Home Care Aide - Entry-Level Caregiver

Addus HomeCare; Fairacres (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Addus HomeCare is seeking a Home Care Aide/Caregiver to assist seniors and people with disabilities living independently in their own homes in New Mexico. The role emphasizes compassionate care, routine tasks, and promoting independence.

You will follow care plans, provide personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, and transportation to appointments, while maintaining safety and good communication with clients and their families.

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 including public transit and valid driver's license with proof of insurance.

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 appointments, grocery store and other essential errands.
• Assist client with self-administration of medications (no administering or measuring).
• As part of the client’s Health Care Team, observe and report changes in client’s condition.
• Promote our positive image in the community as the leading home care provider.

Skills

Compassionate care

Excellent communication

Reliability

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Addus HomeCare is seeking a Home Care Aide/Caregiver to assist seniors and people with disabilities living independently in their own homes in New Mexico. The role emphasizes compassionate care, routine tasks, and promoting independence.

You will follow care plans, provide personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, and transportation to appointments, while maintaining safety and good communication with clients and their families.