Caregiver

Consumer Direct Care Network•Las Cruces, NM

8d•Onsite

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 who need immediate assistance. The role provides personalized in-home services to help members maintain their quality of life and independence in their homes and communities. Care is provided at members’ residences and is typically directed by a state plan. The Core PCA position includes both fieldwork and office-based duties to address member needs and complete administrative tasks. The position requires a caring, compassionate, empathetic, and professional approach; the ability to work independently and collaboratively; and the capacity to respond constructively when members are distressed. The employer offers PCA training. The role requires travel to members’ residences, a valid driver’s license and appropriate vehicle insurance, successful completion of a background screening, and the ability to safely lift 75 pounds. A company-provided TB test is required if the candidate does not already have one. Current CPR and First Aid certificates are required, with training available.

Requirements

Must be willing to take a company-provided TB test if the candidate does 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 because some travel is required.
Must have current CPR and First Aid certificates; training is available.
Must successfully pass a background screening.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently as well as with teammates.
Ability to receive direction and feedback and interact effectively with diverse members.

Nice To Haves

PCA training is offered by the employer.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, empathetic, professional, and client-focused care.
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 respond to circumstances by offering solutions when members become distressed.
Use company procedures, guidelines, and resource tools to address conflict effectively.
Maintain member confidentiality and avoid discussing identifying information outside the company.
Travel to members’ residences to provide in-home services.
Handle member-related administrative duties as part of office-based work.