Home Care Aide

addus; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambercare in Roswell, New Mexico is seeking a compassionate Home Health Aide to support seniors and individuals with disabilities. This role entails following care plans, assisting with personal care, and providing transportation for essential errands. The position offers consistent, flexible hours within a dynamic, values-driven organization.

Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant and possess a nurturing spirit. The company is committed to safety, providing PPE and adhering to CDC guidelines. Join a supportive team dedicated to improving lives.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Pre-employment physical examination/PPD prior to patient contact.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license if using a car.

Responsibilities

• Follow specific care plans for clients and report on completed tasks.
• Assist with personal care needs of the client (bathing, dressing).
• Provide routine house cleaning, meal preparation, and laundry.
• Transport client to essential errands.
• Observe and report any changes in client's condition.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Good communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant

Job description

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn the fundamentals of quality home care and deliver life‑changing service to your clients. As an Ambercare Home Health Aide, you’ll play a vital role in supporting seniors and people with disabilities living independently. This rewarding position provides consistent, flexible hours to accommodate your personal needs, while providing a great career with a growing, innovative industry leader.

If you have a genuine passion for helping others, and you are looking for a meaningful, fulfilling career with a dynamic, values‑driven organization that recognizes and supports your contribution, we invite you to join our team.

Essential Duties

• Follow specific care plans for clients and report on completed tasks.
• Assist with personal care needs of the client (bathing, dressing, etc.).
• Provide or assist in routine house cleaning, meal preparation, and laundry.
• Transport client to doctor's office, grocery store and other essential errands.
• Assist client with the self‑administration of medications.
• Observe and report any changes in client's condition.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information.
• Maintain regular, predictable, consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the department.
• Follow all Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations and requirements.
• Abide by all regulations, policies, procedures and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements & Competencies

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be a Certified Nursing Asistant.
• Pre‑employment physical examination/PPD prior to patient contact.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Must have reliable transportation; if by car, a valid driver's license and proof of insurance is required.
• 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.

With over 20 years of experience, Ambercare provides Home Health Care and Personal Care Services for individuals and their families in the comfort of their own homes. Despite challenging economic conditions caused by COVID‑19 Ambercare is still hiring in New Mexico. Ambercare has implemented comprehensive safety policies based on CDC guidelines designed to promote workplace safety. We are providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including gloves, face masks, hand sanitizer and anti‑bacterial soap to our employees.

Ambercare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.