Home Health Aide Flex
About the role
This position serves a vital function in support of the company's clients, seniors and people with disabilities living independently in their homes, but who need assistance with daily tasks. The Home Care Aide - Flex is on call for 5 days per week — minimum one day being a weekend day, 40 hours per week (20 hours guaranteed). Work schedule is to be determined by the direct supervisor and this position cannot refuse assignments on scheduled days.
Ambercare is now offering current Caregivers the opportunity to move forward with their career, by becoming a Certified Nurse Assistant. Please contact the office to learn more about our Ambercare Caregiver to CNA Program.
We are urgently hiring Home Care Aides - HCAs - in these cities: Santa Fe, Pojoaque, Tesuque, Los Alamos, and Chimayo, and many other areas!
Duties
- Calls into the office every morning for assignment
- Follow specific care plans for clients and report on completed tasks
- Assist with personal care needs of the client (bathing, dressing, etc.)
- Provide or assist in routine house cleaning, meal preparation, and laundry
- Transport client to doctor's office, grocery store and other essential errands
- Assist client with the self-administration of medications
- Observe and report any changes in client's condition
Requirements & Competencies
- 5 days per week — minimum one day is a weekend day
- 40 Hours per week (20 hours guaranteed)
- On call for 24 hour shifts
- Must be 18 years of age
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check
- Must have reliable transportation; if by car, a valid driver's license and proof of insurance is required
- Nurturing and compassionate nature with the desire to care for others
- Ability to work with limited supervision
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliable, energetic, self-motivated and well-organized
Pay
- Starting at $16.50 per hour
- DAILY PAY available for select positions