Personal Care Assistant

Interim HealthCare Inc.; Las Cruces (NM); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$13 to $15 per hour

1:1 Aide-to-client ratios

Set your own schedule

Online training and CEUs

Tuition discounts through Rasmussen

Sick pay and holiday pay

Job summary

Interim HealthCare Inc. in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a compassionate Caregiver to help seniors age safely at home.

You’ll provide personal care, assist with daily activities, mobility and transportation, while building trust and companionship.

We offer competitive pay, 1:1 client ratios, flexible scheduling, online training with CEUs, tuition discounts, and sick/holiday pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required or preferred.
• Six months of experience in a healthcare role is preferred.
• CPR certification is required.
• Bilingual abilities are preferable.

Responsibilities

• Provide the personal care and support seniors need to live safely at home.
• Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, light housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping, transportation and companionship.
• Help with ambulation, transferring and range of motion exercises.
• Provide medication reminders, document their condition and notify a supervisor of any concerns.

Skills

Compassionate caregiving

Good communication

Bilingual preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Job description

Caregiver

Serving clients in Las Cruces, NM and the surrounding areas.

Step into a role where you are valued and treated like family. At Interim HealthCare®, you’ll join a family of caregivers who are touching lives through the personal care they provide. When age or health obstacles make daily activities difficult for seniors, you’ll lend your strength and make each day a little brighter.

Pioneers in our industry, Interim HealthCare is passionate about caring for people—and that includes the staff who work for us. If you desire a Caregivercareer that feels more like family, you are made for this!

Our Caregivers enjoy some excellent benefits:

• $13 to $15 per hour
• 1:1 Aide-to-client ratios
• Set your own schedule and enjoy work-life balance
• Build your skills with online training and earn CEUs
• Pursue your education with tuition discounts through Rasmussen University
• Sick pay and holiday pay

As a Caregiver, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:

• Provide the personal care and support seniors need to live safely at home
• Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, light housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping, transportation and companionship
• Help with ambulation, transferring and range of motion exercises
• Provide medication reminders, document their condition and notify a supervisor of any concerns
• Ensure a safe home environment with unobstructed pathways
• Participate in activities that bring clients joy such as puzzles, games, reading and hobbies

A few must-haves for Caregivers:

• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Six (6) months of experience in a healthcare role, preferred
• CPR certification
• Valid NM driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation
• Compassionate and helping nature, good communicator and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Bilingual Preferable

Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer ofCaregivers. Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates Caregivers, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of caregivers who are making a significant difference in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based care they provide.

Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.