Home Care Aide — On-Call 40-Hour Week

Ambercare; Laguna (NM); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambercare is urgently hiring Home Care Aides (HCAs) to support seniors and people with disabilities living in their homes across Bernalillo, Edgewood, Los Ranchos, Moriarty, Rio Rancho and nearby areas in New Mexico.

The Home Care Aide - Core works on-call 5 days a week with at least one weekend day, delivering personal care, light housekeeping, meals and transportation assistance while following care plans and reporting client status to the office.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must have reliable transportation; if by car, a valid driver's license and proof of insurance.
• 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.

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.

Job description

Ambercare is urgently hiring Home Care Aides (HCAs) to support seniors and people with disabilities living in their homes across Bernalillo, Edgewood, Los Ranchos, Moriarty, Rio Rancho and nearby areas in New Mexico.

The Home Care Aide - Core works on-call 5 days a week with at least one weekend day, delivering personal care, light housekeeping, meals and transportation assistance while following care plans and reporting client status to the office.