Home Care Aide Flex

Addus HomeCare; Melrose (NM); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Compassionate team environment

Part-time flexible scheduling

Job summary

A healthcare organization is urgently hiring Flex Home Care Aides in Melrose, New Mexico. This role supports seniors and individuals with disabilities by assisting with daily tasks and provides compassionate care. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, pass a background check, and have reliable transportation. The position requires on-call availability for 24-hour shifts and involves duties such as personal care assistance, transportation for errands, and adherence to care plans.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Lifting in excess of 15 lbs is needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care needs of clients.
• Follow care plans and report tasks completed.
• Transport clients to errands as required.
• Observe and report changes in client's condition.

Skills

Compassionate care

Good communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Self-motivated

Job description

Home Care Aide Flex – Addus HomeCare

We are urgently hiring Flex Home Care Aides – HCAs – come join a great team!

Position Summary

This position serves a vital function in supporting our clients, seniors and people with disabilities who live independently but need assistance with daily tasks. The Home Care Aide – Core is on call for 5 days per week, including at least one weekend day, 40 hours per week (20 hours guaranteed). The work schedule is determined by the direct supervisor, and the 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. 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 15 lbs, with or without assistance, depending on assignment requirements. Bending and stooping to prepare equipment for the consumer or manage the consumer environment. Transferring, turning and positioning clients and assisting to ambulate. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is 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.

Employee Wellbeing

Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Part‑time

Job function Other

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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