Caregiver

Consumer Direct Care Network•NM - Cuba, NM

9d•$13 - $14

About The Position

Consumer Direct Care New Mexico (CDNM) 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 needing immediate assistance, so they can maintain their quality of life in their own homes and communities. The role involves traveling to members’ residences to provide personalized, day-to-day in-home services directed by a state plan. The Core PCA position includes both field work and office-based work to address member needs and complete 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 that includes safely lifting 75 pounds.
Valid driver’s license and appropriate vehicle insurance; some travel is required.
Current CPR and First Aid certificates, or willingness to complete training provided.
Ability to successfully pass a background screening.

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 or exceed members’ 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’ needs.
Interact with members, assess circumstances, and offer solutions when members become distressed.
Implement written company procedures, guidelines, and resource tools, and facilitate conflict resolution.
Maintain confidentiality and not discuss members’ identifying information outside the company.
Travel to members’ residences to provide in-home services and handle related administrative duties.