Home Health Aide Flex

Ambercare; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay

Job summary

Ambercare is urgently hiring Home Care Aides (HCAs) in Santa Fe, Los Alamos and nearby areas to support seniors and individuals with disabilities in their homes. The Home Care Aide - Flex works five days a week with 40 hours (20 hours guaranteed) and is on call for 24-hour shifts, with on-call scheduling determined by the supervisor.

Responsibilities include following care plans, assisting with personal care, meal prep, light housekeeping, transportation to appointments, and supporting

Qualifications

• 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.

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 appointments, grocery store, and other essential errands.
• Assist client with the self-administration of medications.
• Observe and report any changes in client's condition.

Skills

Compassionate caregiver

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability and organization

Background check compliant

Job description

Pay rates now starting at $13.45 dollars per hour! Now offering DAILY PAY for select positions!

We are urgently hiring Home Care Aides - HCAs - in these cities: Santa Fe, Pojoaque, Tesuque, Los Alamos, and Chimayo, and many other areas!

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 - Flex is on call for 5 days per week -- minimum one day being a weekend day, 40 hours per week (20 hours guaranteed). Work schedule is to be determined by the direct supervisor and this position cannot refuse assignments on scheduled days.

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

With over 20 years of experience, Ambercare provides Home Health Care and Personal Care Services for individuals and their families in the comfort of their own homes.

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.