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 with disabilities, including high-risk members needing immediate assistance. Services are provided in members’ homes and communities to help them maintain independence and quality of life. The role includes fieldwork at members’ residences as well as office-based work to address member needs and complete administrative duties. Care is typically directed by a state plan and delivered according to company policies and applicable guidelines.
Requirements
- Must be willing to take a company-provided TB test if they do not already have one.
- Must pass a physical test, including safely lifting 75 pounds.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and appropriate vehicle insurance; some travel is required.
- Must have current CPR and First Aid certificates, or complete the offered training.
- Must successfully pass a background screening.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and interact with diverse members.
- Ability to receive direction and feedback.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Responsibilities
- Provide care in a caring, compassionate, empathetic, professional, and client-focused manner.
- Assist with cleanliness and safety in the member’s home.
- Provide standby or full assistance with making beds, cooking meals, bathing, toileting, and dressing or undressing members.
- Observe and track changes in a member’s condition, using active-listening skills.
- Meet member needs in accordance with professional standards, company policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local guidelines.
- Work independently and collaboratively with teammates, using available resources to serve members.
- Assess circumstances and offer solutions when members become distressed.
- Implement written company procedures, guidelines, and resource tools, and help resolve conflict effectively.
- Maintain confidentiality and not discuss identifying information about members outside the company.
- Travel to members’ residences to provide in-home services.
- Handle member needs and administrative duties through both field and office-based work.
Benefits
- Supportive, professional team environment.
- Rewarding work helping people in the community.
- Competitive pay of $13.10–$14.00 per hour.
- PCA training offered.
- CPR and First Aid training offered.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
