Caregiver

Consumer Direct Care Network•Rio Rancho, NM

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Consumer Direct Care New Mexico provides personalized home care services 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 need immediate assistance, so they can maintain their quality of life in their homes and communities. The caregiver travels to members’ residences to provide personalized, day-to-day care, typically directed by a state plan. The position involves both fieldwork and office-based work to address members’ needs and administrative duties.

Requirements

Willingness to take a company-provided TB test if the applicant does not already have one.
Ability to pass a physical test, including 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 manage multiple tasks and respond to member needs.

Nice To Haves

Current CPR and First Aid certificates; training is available.
PCA training; training is offered.

Responsibilities

Provide caring, compassionate, empathetic, professional, and client-focused service.
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 and company policies and procedures, including applicable federal, state, and local guidelines.
Interact with diverse members and work independently as well as collaboratively with teammates.
Assess situations in which members may become distressed and offer solutions.
Implement written company procedures, guidelines, and resource tools, and facilitate successful conflict resolution.
Maintain confidentiality and do not discuss members’ identifying information outside the company.
Travel to members’ residences to provide in-home services and perform related administrative duties.