Caregiver

Consumer Direct Care Network • Roswell, NM

9d • $13 - $14

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 individuals aged 21 and older with disabilities, including high-risk members who may need immediate assistance. Services are provided at members’ residences and in their communities to help them maintain independence and quality of life. The Core PCA role includes both field-based and office-based work to address member needs and complete administrative duties. PCA training is offered.

Requirements

• Must be willing to take a company-provided TB test if they do not already have one.
• Must pass a physical test that includes safely lifting 75 pounds.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and appropriate vehicle insurance; some travel is required.
• Must successfully pass a background screening.
• Must have current CPR and First Aid certificates, or complete training provided by the employer.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and interact with diverse members.
• Ability to receive direction and feedback.
• Ability to work independently and with teammates.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in a caring, compassionate, empathetic, professional, and client-focused manner.
• Help maintain 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 member needs in accordance with professional standards of practice and applicable company policies, procedures, and federal, state, and local guidelines.
• Work independently and collaboratively with teammates, using available resources to serve members effectively.
• Interact with members, assess circumstances, and offer solutions when members become distressed.
• 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.
• Handle member-related administrative duties.

Benefits

• Supportive professional team and a professional environment.
• Rewarding work helping people and making a difference in the community.
• Competitive pay of $13.10–$14.00 per hour.
• PCA training offered.
• CPR and First Aid training offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed