Caregiver

Consumer Direct Care Network•Las Vegas, NM

9d•$13 - $14

About The Position

Consumer Direct Care New Mexico provides personalized home care to individuals eligible for the New Mexico Personal Care Services Program. The Caregiver supports people aged 21 and older with disabilities, including high-risk members who may need immediate assistance. Care is provided at members’ residences and is intended to help them maintain their quality of life and independence at home and in their communities. The role includes both field-based and office-based work to address member needs and complete administrative duties. Caregivers provide individualized day-to-day assistance in accordance with state plans, company policies and procedures, professional standards, and applicable federal, state, and local guidelines. The position involves working independently and with teammates, interacting with diverse members, and responding constructively when a member is distressed. PCA training is offered. The position is full-time and pays $13.10–$14.00 per hour.

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, and use available resources to serve members.
Current CPR and First Aid certificates, or willingness to receive training; the company will train.

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, preparing meals, bathing, toileting, and dressing or undressing members.
Observe and track changes in members’ conditions, using active-listening skills.
Meet or exceed member needs in accordance with professional standards, company policies and procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local guidelines.
Interact with diverse members and evaluate situations, offering solutions when members become distressed.
Use company procedures, guidelines, and resource tools to help resolve conflicts effectively.
Maintain member confidentiality and do not discuss identifying information outside the company.
Travel to members’ residences to provide in-home services.
Handle member-related administrative duties.