Caregiver

Consumer Direct Care Network•Las Cruces, NM

9d•$13 - $14

About The Position

Consumer Direct Care New Mexico (CDNM) provides personalized home care services to New Mexicans eligible for the New Mexico Personal Care Services Program. The Caregiver supports adults age 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 in-home services, typically directed by a state plan. The Core PCA role combines field work with office-based work to address members’ needs and complete administrative duties. The role calls for compassionate, professional, client-focused care; sound judgment and responsiveness to members’ changing needs; and the ability to work independently as well as with teammates. The employer offers PCA training and states that CPR and First Aid training will be provided.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide caring, compassionate, empathetic, professional, client-focused support.
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 members’ needs in accordance with professional standards of practice and company policies and procedures, including applicable federal, state, and local guidelines.
Interact with diverse members and offer solutions when members become distressed.
Follow written company procedures and guidelines, use available resource tools, and help resolve conflict.
Maintain member confidentiality and do not discuss identifying information outside the company.
Travel to members’ residences to provide in-home services and perform related office-based administrative duties.