Home Care Aide Flex

Addus HomeCare; Vado (NM); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is urgently hiring for the Home Care Aide Flex role in Vado, New Mexico. This part-time position requires assistance for seniors and individuals with disabilities in daily tasks, such as personal care and transportation. Ideal candidates should be compassionate, reliable, and able to work under minimal supervision. The role offers flexible schedules with a commitment of 40 hours per week with at least 20 hours guaranteed. Join a dedicated team making a difference in clients' lives.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age, reliable, energetic, and self-motivated.
• Must have a valid driver's license and proof of insurance.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Criminal background check required.
• Must have reliable transportation; valid driver's license and proof of insurance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care needs of the client including bathing and dressing.
• Transport clients to necessary appointments and errands.
• Observe and report any changes in client’s condition.
• Assist with self-administration of medications as directed.
• Observe and report changes in client condition.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work with limited supervision

Nurturing and compassionate nature

Self-motivation

Organization

Compassionate care

Independent work

Job description

Join to apply for the Home Care Aide Flex role at 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 support of the company's clients, seniors, and people with disabilities living independently in their homes who need assistance with daily tasks. The Home Care Aide – Core is on call for five 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 are 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. Bending and stooping to prepare equipment for consumers or managing the consumer environment, transferring, turning, and positioning clients and assisting to ambulate. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

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 is a top priority at Addus HomeCare.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Part‑time

Job function: Other | Industries: Hospitals and Health Care