Certified Nurse Aide
Other Duties
- Remind clients to take medication at the appropriate time.
- Assist the client with therapy exercises under the direction of a Registered Therapist.
- Assist or perform personal care including hair care, oral hygiene, bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Assist with routine bodily functions.
- Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment through light housekeeping including changing bed linens, dusting and vacuuming, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, providing and emptying bed pans and laundry.
- Provide companionship and stimulation for the client including reading, walks, etc.; and accompanying the client to doctors or other appointments.
- Observe and report changes in client's condition to the Agency Director or Service Coordinator.
- Turn or reposition patients who are bedridden.
- Examine patient for bruises, blood in urine or other injuries/wounds.
Qualifications
- Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant training.
- Satisfactory background check and valid driver's license.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Desire to compassionately care for others.
- Reliable, energetic, self-motivated and well-organized.
Pay & Benefits
- Pay rates now starting at $17.50 dollars per hour!
- Now offering DAILY PAY for select positions.
- Part-time Home Care Aides may qualify for healthcare benefits.
About the Role
This rewarding, entry-level position provides consistent, flexible hours to accommodate your personal needs, while providing a great career with a growing, innovative industry leader. If you have a genuine passion for helping others, and you are looking for a meaningful, fulfilling career with a dynamic, values-driven organization that recognizes and supports your contribution, we invite you to join our team.
Benefits
We are providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including gloves, face masks, hand sanitizer and anti-bacterial soap to our employees. We are also offering virtual job interviews as a safety measure against COVID-19.
Company Information
Ambercare is a leading provider of Home Health Care and Personal Care Services for individuals and their families in the comfort of their own homes. Despite challenging economic conditions caused by COVID-19, Ambercare is still hiring in New Mexico. We are committed to promoting workplace safety and have implemented comprehensive safety policies based on CDC guidelines, which include providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to our employees.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Ambercare is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Employee Wellbeing
At Addus Homecare, employee wellbeing is a top priority, and we are proud to be recognized as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.