Home Care Aide - Flexible Shifts, 40h/wk

Addus HomeCare; Taos (NM); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Addus HomeCare is urgently seeking a Home Care Aide - Core to support seniors and disabled clients at home. You will follow care plans, assist with personal care, and help with daily tasks in a 40-hour week, with on-call 24-hour shifts and weekend duties. 18+ and background check required, reliable transportation needed.

The role emphasizes compassionate, well-organized care with strong communication to coordinate with the office and family members.

Qualifications

• 5 days per week with at least one weekend day
• 40 hours per week (20 hours guaranteed)
• On call for 24 hour shifts
• Must be 18 years of age
• Criminal background check required
• Reliable transportation with valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
• Nurturing and compassionate nature with desire to care for others
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable, energetic, self-motivated and well-organized

Responsibilities

• 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
• This position serves a vital function in support of the company's clients, seniors and people with disabilities living independently in their homes

Job description

Addus HomeCare is urgently seeking a Home Care Aide - Core to support seniors and disabled clients at home. You will follow care plans, assist with personal care, and help with daily tasks in a 40-hour week, with on-call 24-hour shifts and weekend duties. 18+ and background check required, reliable transportation needed.

The role emphasizes compassionate, well-organized care with strong communication to coordinate with the office and family members.