Caregiver

Consumer Direct Care Network•Roswell, GA

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. This role supports individuals aged 21 and older, including people with disabilities and high-risk members who need immediate assistance, so they can maintain their quality of life in their homes and communities. The caregiver travels to members’ residences to provide personalized, day-to-day in-home services, with work split between field and office-based duties to address member needs and administrative responsibilities.

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 manage multiple tasks and interact with diverse members.
Ability to receive direction and feedback, work independently and with teammates, and respond effectively when members become distressed.

Nice To Haves

Current CPR and First Aid certificates; training is available if needed.
PCA training is offered.

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, preparing meals, bathing, toileting, and dressing or undressing members.
Observe and track changes in members’ conditions, using active-listening skills.
Meet members’ needs in accordance with professional standards, company policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local guidelines.
Work independently and collaboratively with teammates, and use available resources to serve members’ needs.
Respond to distressed members by evaluating circumstances and offering solutions.
Implement company procedures, guidelines, and resource tools, and facilitate conflict resolution.
Maintain confidentiality and not discuss members’ identifying information outside the company.
Travel to members’ residences to provide in-home services.
Handle member-related administrative duties.