Caregiver

Consumer Direct Care Network•Albuquerque, NM

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Consumer Direct Care New Mexico provides 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 own 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 fieldwork and office-based work to address members’ needs and handle administrative duties.

Requirements

Willingness to take a company-provided TB test if one is not already available.
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 provide or obtain current CPR and First Aid certificates; training is available.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, follow direction and feedback, and interact effectively with diverse members.

Nice To Haves

Personal Care Assistant (PCA) training is offered.
CPR and First Aid training is available.

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 members’ needs in accordance with professional standards, company policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local guidelines.
Interact with diverse members and work independently as well as collaboratively with teammates.
Use available resources to serve members’ needs and respond to circumstances in which members may become distressed.
Implement written company procedures, guidelines, and resource tools, and facilitate resolution of conflict.
Maintain confidentiality and do not discuss members’ identifying information outside the company.
Complete administrative duties related to members’ needs.