On-Call Home Care Aide — 40H/Wk, Weekend Shifts

Ambercare; Peralta (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Addus Homecare is urgently hiring Home Care Aide - Core in Bernalillo, NM and surrounding areas to support seniors and disabled clients at home. The role requires on-call 5 days per week, with 40 hours total (20 guaranteed) and schedule determined by a supervisor.

Responsibilities include following care plans, assisting with personal care, light housekeeping, meal prep, transportation, and medication assistance, plus reporting changes in condition.

Qualifications

• 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 driverb 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

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

Skills

On-call ability

Strong communication

Compassionate care

Reliable, self-motivated

Ability to follow instructions

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Punctuality

Job description

Addus Homecare is urgently hiring Home Care Aide - Core in Bernalillo, NM and surrounding areas to support seniors and disabled clients at home. The role requires on-call 5 days per week, with 40 hours total (20 guaranteed) and schedule determined by a supervisor.

Responsibilities include following care plans, assisting with personal care, light housekeeping, meal prep, transportation, and medication assistance, plus reporting changes in condition.