Home Care Aide jobs in Las Cruces, NM

¨ Perform meal planning and preparation, routine housekeeping activities such as making/changing beds, dusting, vacuuming, mop floors, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, laundry and medication reminders.

¨ Perform/assist with essential shopping/errands, which may include handling the client’s money (At no time does the homemaker use the client’s ATM, Credit, or EBT cards), in accordance with the care plan.

¨ Assist with following a written, special diet plan and reinforcement of diet maintenance, which is provided under the direction of a Physician and as identified in the care plan.

¨ Escort to medical facilities, errands, shopping and outings as specified in the care plan.

¨ Provide companionship, friendship and emotional support.

¨ Provide minimal personal care assistance: such as standby assist for bathing & grooming, toileting, minimal assist with transfers.

¨ Follow all infection control procedures.

¨ Participate on the Care Team by providing input and making suggestions.

¨ Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures and practices.

¨ Monitor supplies and resources.

¨ Follow the written care plan.

¨ Carry out duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

¨ Observe the client’s health status and report any changes immediately.

¨ Complete and maintain records of daily activities, observations, and direct hours of service.

¨ Attend orientation, complete initial and annual in-service on-line training courses.

¨ Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.

Required Knowledge

¨ Knowledge of home management skills.

¨ Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client and personal services, including needs determinants, meeting quality standards and evaluation of client satisfaction.

¨ Knowledge of the English language.

¨ Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries including emergency first aid and CPR within the scope of the job description. Call supervisor or 911 for all emergencies.

¨ Knowledge of clerical procedures such as maintaining records and completing forms.

Required Skills/Abilities

¨ The ability to be aware of other people’s reactions and understand why they react as they do.

¨ The ability to establishing and maintain relationships.

¨ The ability to identify problems and determine effective solutions.

¨ The ability to understand written and oral instructions.

¨ The ability to communicate information orally so others understand.

¨ The ability to communicate in writing so others understand.

¨ The ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.

¨ The ability to perform activities that use the whole body.

¨ The ability to handle and move objects and people.

¨ The ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.

¨ The ability to establish and maintain harmonious relations with clients/families/co-workers.

Physical and Mental Demands:

¨ Visual and hearing sufficient to comprehend written and verbal communications.

¨ Ability to perform tasks involving physical activities, including lifting and transferring up to 50 lbs, extensive bending and standing.

¨ Mental fortitude and stability to handle stress.

¨ Physical and mental ability to drive a vehicle.

Qualifications/Education

· Pass the Homemaker pre-employment test with 80% or higher

· Two year experience with managing a home or family.

· Maintain current CPR and First Aid Certificate

¨ Current driver’s license.

¨ Proper Vehicle Insurance Coverage.

Training/Experience:
May require related experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $12.00 per hour

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person