Home Care Aide Flex

Addus HomeCare; Hurley (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care provider in New Mexico is seeking a Home Care Aide Flex to assist clients with daily tasks such as personal care, transportation, and support in their homes. The ideal candidate must have a compassionate nature and be able to work independently, responding to varying schedules. Responsibilities include following specific care plans, reporting changes in client conditions, and maintaining reliable transportation. This position requires a commitment to delivering quality care with a nurturing attitude.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Experience with personal care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care tasks.
• Transport clients for errands and appointments.
• Report any changes in clients' conditions.
• Follow care plans and report completed tasks.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Good communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Compassionate nature

Job description

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Position Summary

This position serves a vital function in support of the company's clients, seniors, and people with disabilities living independently in their homes, but who need assistance with daily tasks. The Home Care Aide - Core is on call for 5 days per week—minimum one day being a weekend day, 40 hours per week (20 hours guaranteed). The work schedule is determined by the direct supervisor and this position cannot refuse assignments on scheduled days.

Essential Duties

• The Home Care Aide - Core calls into the office every morning for assignment.
• 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.

Position Requirements & Competencies

• 5 days per week – minimum one day is a weekend day.
• 40 hours per week (20 hours guaranteed).
• On call for 24-hour shifts.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• 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.
• Reliable, energetic, self-motivated, and well-organized.

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, use hands to finger, and handle controls. Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position, including lifting in excess of 15lbs, with or without assistance, depending on assignment requirements. Bending and stooping to prepare equipment for consumer or manage consumer environment. Transferring, turning, and positioning clients and assisting to ambulate. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Addus 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.