Caregiver
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 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 role involves traveling to members’ residences to provide in-home services, typically directed by a state plan. The Core PCA position includes both field and office-based work to address member needs and complete administrative duties.
Requirements
- Willingness to take a company-provided TB test if one is not already current.
- 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.
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, using active-listening skills.
- Meet member needs in accordance with professional practice standards and center policies, procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local guidelines.
- Work independently and collaboratively with teammates, using available resources to serve members effectively.
- Assess circumstances and offer solutions when members become distressed.
- Follow written company procedures, guidelines, and resource tools, and facilitate successful conflict resolution.
- Maintain confidentiality and refrain from discussing members’ identifying information outside the company.
- Complete office-based administrative duties related to member needs.
Benefits
- Supportive, professional team environment.
- Rewarding work helping people in the community.
- Competitive pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
