Personal Care Assistant

Interim HealthCare of Las Cruces, NM; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Set your own schedule

1:1 Aide-to-client ratios

Online training and CEUs

Tuition discounts through Rasmussen

Sick pay and holiday pay

Job summary

Interim HealthCare of Las Cruces, NM is seeking caregivers to support seniors at home in Las Cruces, NM and surrounding areas.

Join a family of caregivers dedicated to compassionate, personalized home care. This role offers flexible scheduling, opportunities for skill-building through online training and CEUs, and benefits that enhance work-life balance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six (6) months healthcare experience preferred.
• CPR certification required.

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.
• Ensure a safe home environment with unobstructed pathways.
• Participate in activities that bring clients joy such as puzzles, games, reading and hobbies.

Skills

Compassionate

Good communicator

Bilingual preferable

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.