In-Home Caregiver: Compassionate Support & Community Impact

Consumer Direct Care Network; New Mexico; On-site; USD 15,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Environment

Rewarding Work

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Consumer Direct Care New Mexico (CDNM) is seeking a compassionate PCA to support individuals aged 21+ with disabilities in their own homes and communities. The role involves traveling to members’ residences to provide in-home care under state plans, with a mix of field and office-based duties to handle needs and administrative tasks.

The position emphasizes empathy, safety, confidentiality, and adherence to federal/state guidelines, with TB tests, background checks, CPR/First Aid training, and a

Qualifications

• PCA Training offered
• Must be willing to take a TB test provided by company if you already do not have one
• Pass a physical test to include safely lifting 75 pounds
• Must have a valid driver’s license and appropriate vehicle insurance as some travel is required
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificates (will train)
• Must be able to successfully pass a background screening

Responsibilities

• Provide a caring, compassionate, empathetic, and professional in a client-focused manner
• Competency in managing multiple tasks, such as furnishing assistance in maintaining cleanliness / safety in the home of the member. Providing standby or full assistance regarding: making beds, cooking meals, bathing, toileting, dressing / undressing members, observing and tracking any changes in the condition of the member, while utilizing strong active-listening skills.
• Results driven individual that can meet or exceed the needs of the member in accordance with professional standards of practice through center policies and procedures; including federal, state, and local guidelines.
• Optimistic and social personality capable of receiving progressive direction and feedback.
• Strong capacity to interact and manage a multitude of diverse members.
• Collaborative fast paced environment with requirements of working both independently and with teammates at times. Must be confident and self-sufficient to utilize resources that will best serve the needs of the member.
• Ability to interact and evaluate circumstances and subsequently offer solutions in situations when members may become distressed.
• Implement written company procedures and guidelines, resource tools, and effectively facilitate success in conflict.
• Maintains confidentiality and does not discuss identifying information of any member outside of the company.

Job description

Consumer Direct Care New Mexico (CDNM) is seeking a compassionate PCA to support individuals aged 21+ with disabilities in their own homes and communities. The role involves traveling to members’ residences to provide in-home care under state plans, with a mix of field and office-based duties to handle needs and administrative tasks.

The position emphasizes empathy, safety, confidentiality, and adherence to federal/state guidelines, with TB tests, background checks, CPR/First Aid training, and a