On-Call Home Care Aide — 40-Hour Week

Ambercare; Ponderosa (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambercare is urgently hiring Home Care Aides (HCAs) to support seniors and people with disabilities at home across Bernalillo and surrounding NM areas. The role involves on-call shifts, a 5-day workweek with at least one weekend day, and 40 hours weekly with 20 guaranteed.

You will follow care plans, assist with daily activities, and help coordinate rides and medications. Qualified candidates exhibit compassion, strong communication, reliability and organization, and can work with limited

Qualifications

• 5 days per week – minimum one weekend day.
• 40 hours per week (20 hours guaranteed).
• On call for 24 hour shifts.
• 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

• Call 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 visits, 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

Communication skills

Reliability

Self-motivation

Organized

Transportation available

Job description

Ambercare is urgently hiring Home Care Aides (HCAs) to support seniors and people with disabilities at home across Bernalillo and surrounding NM areas. The role involves on-call shifts, a 5-day workweek with at least one weekend day, and 40 hours weekly with 20 guaranteed.

You will follow care plans, assist with daily activities, and help coordinate rides and medications. Qualified candidates exhibit compassion, strong communication, reliability and organization, and can work with limited