Caregiver

Consumer Direct Care Network•Rio Rancho, NM

15d

About The Position

Consumer Direct Care New Mexico provides personalized home care services to New Mexicans eligible for the New Mexico Personal Care Services Program. The Caregiver supports people aged 21 and older with disabilities, including high-risk members needing 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, typically directed by a state plan. The role includes both field work and office-based work to address members’ needs and administrative duties.

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 and to work independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide care in a caring, compassionate, empathetic, professional, and client-focused manner.
Assist with maintaining 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, using active-listening skills.
Meet or exceed members’ needs in accordance with professional standards, company policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local guidelines.
Interact with diverse members and respond to circumstances in which members may become distressed, offering solutions as appropriate.
Use company procedures, guidelines, and resource tools, and facilitate successful conflict resolution.
Maintain confidentiality and do not discuss members’ identifying information outside the company.
Work independently and collaboratively with teammates as needed.
Travel to members’ residences to provide in-home services and handle related administrative duties.