Immediate caregiver Home Health Aide needed (offering free certification program)

Albuquerque Public Schools; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free HHA certification program

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Always Best Care Senior Services in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Personal Care Assistant/Home Health Aide to provide individualized home care to senior clients. You will assist with daily living tasks, companionship, meals, light housekeeping, and transportation as needed.

The role includes completing notes, staying reliable, passing a background check, and participating in a free in-house HHA certification program (59 online hours, 16 field hours, 1 in-office test).

Qualifications

• Compassionate and patient demeanor.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license.
• Basic knowledge of personal care and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication reminders.
• Provide companionship and engage clients in meaningful activities.
• Prepare meals and assist with feeding, if needed.
• Complete light housekeeping tasks such as laundry and dishes.
• Accompany clients to appointments and outings.
• Communicate effectively with clients, families, and coworkers.
• Document services provided and any changes or concerns in the client's condition.

Skills

Compassionate demeanor

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliable transportation

Personal care knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Personal Care Assistant/Home health Aide at Always Best Care Senior Services in Albuquerque, New Mexico is an exciting and rewarding position. As a Personal Care Assistant or HHA, you will be responsible for providing individualized care and support to senior clients in their homes. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of seniors and their families. We offer a free in-house Home Health Aide certification program that consists of 59 on-line hours, 16 field training hours and a one hour in office test. When completed we offer the same pay as a CNA at $17/hr. We build a schedule around your availability when you are ready to go into the field and will work with you to be able to complete the certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication reminders.
• Provide companionship and engage clients in meaningful activities.
• Prepare meals and assist with feeding, if needed.
• Complete light housekeeping tasks such as laundry and dishes.
• Accompany clients to appointments and outings.
• Communicate effectively with clients, families, and coworkers.
• Document services provided and any changes or concerns in the client's condition.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass a background check and fingerprinting
• Compassionate and patient demeanor.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic knowledge of personal care and hygiene.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license.