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 who need assistance with daily tasks. The Home Care Aide – Flex is on call for 5 days per week (minimum one weekend day), 40 hours per week with 20 hours guaranteed. Work schedule is determined by the direct supervisor and the aide cannot refuse assignments on scheduled days. Ambercare (part of Addus Homecare) has over 20 years of experience providing Home Health Care and Personal Care Services in the comfort of clients' homes. Positions are available in Santa Fe, Pojoaque, Tesuque, Los Alamos, Chimayo, and many other areas.

Responsibilities

• Call into the office every morning for assignment
• Follow specific care plans for clients and report on completed tasks
• Assist with personal care needs (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

• 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 are 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 $17.00 per hour. Daily pay available for select positions.

Schedule

• 5 days per week — minimum one day must be a weekend day
• 40 hours per week (20 hours guaranteed)
• On call for 24-hour shifts
• Schedule determined by direct supervisor; cannot refuse assignments on scheduled days

Benefits

• Ambercare Caregiver to CNA Program — opportunity for current caregivers to become Certified Nurse Assistants (contact office for details)
• Employee wellbeing priority — recognized as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index (view rankings)