Caregiver

Consumer Direct Care Network•Gallup, NM

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Consumer Direct Care New Mexico (CDNM) provides home care services to New Mexicans eligible for the New Mexico Personal Care Services Program. The Caregiver supports individuals aged 21 and older, including people with disabilities and high-risk members needing immediate assistance, so they can maintain their quality of life in their own homes and communities. The caregiver travels to members’ residences to provide personalized, state-plan-directed in-home care. The Core PCA position includes both field and office-based work to address members’ needs and handle administrative duties. The role involves assisting members with daily activities and home safety, observing and reporting changes in their condition, and responding appropriately to their needs. Caregivers work independently and with teammates in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, following company procedures and applicable federal, state, and local guidelines while maintaining member confidentiality. PCA training is offered; CPR and First Aid training is also available.

Requirements

Willingness to take a company-provided TB test if the applicant does not already have one.
Ability to pass a physical test that includes safely lifting 75 pounds.
Valid driver’s license and appropriate vehicle insurance; some travel is required.
Ability to successfully pass a background screening.
Ability to work independently and with teammates, manage multiple tasks, receive direction and feedback, and use available resources to serve members.

Nice To Haves

Current CPR and First Aid certificates; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

Provide care in a caring, compassionate, empathetic, professional, and client-focused manner.
Help maintain cleanliness and safety in members’ homes.
Provide standby or full assistance with making beds, cooking meals, bathing, toileting, and dressing or undressing members.
Observe and track changes in members’ conditions.
Meet members’ needs in accordance with professional standards, company policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local guidelines.
Interact with diverse members and respond to distress by evaluating circumstances and offering solutions.
Use company procedures, guidelines, and resource tools to address conflict effectively.
Maintain confidentiality and do not discuss members’ identifying information outside the company.
Travel to members’ residences to provide in-home services.
Perform field and office-based work, including administrative duties related to members’ needs.