In-Home Care Aide: Support Independence & Comfort

Heritage Healthcare Services

Albuquerque (NM)

On-site

USD 29,000 - 42,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Heritage Home Healthcare seeks a dedicated Home Health Aide to provide compassionate in-home care for clients in the Albuquerque area under supervision of a Field Supervisor and Registered Nurse. You will assist with ADLs, promote safety, comfort, and independence, and ensure compliance with NM DOH and CMS regulations.

The role requires interaction with clients in their homes, carrying out care plans, and maintaining patient rights and HIPAA standards.

Qualifications

Must read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
State-approved Home Health Aide training or CMS-equivalent competency is required.
Current CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain is required.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care services including bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, dressing, toileting, and incontinence care.
Assist with mobility, transfers, ambulation, and positioning using proper body mechanics.
Assist with feeding and meal preparation according to dietary guidelines and care plans.
Provide skin care and support pressure injury prevention.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment related to client care.
Observe, document, and report changes in client condition to supervising nurse or agency staff.
Follow the Plan of Care and communicate when care needs fall outside scope or instructions.
Follow infection control standards and universal precautions, and use PPE appropriately.