Job Summary
This role is focused on providing essential support to clients by assisting them with various daily activities, including mobility, personal care, and hygiene. Caregivers will also help with exercise routines, shopping, meal preparation, and light housekeeping. The position requires effective communication regarding any changes or unusual occurrences to healthcare professionals and family members, while also responding appropriately to emergency situations.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with mobility and personal care tasks.
- Support clients in maintaining hygiene and conduct exercises.
- Help with grocery shopping and meal preparation.
- Perform light housekeeping duties as needed.
- Communicate any notable changes or incidents to healthcare providers and family members.
- Respond to emergencies with a responsible approach.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or equivalent is mandatory.
- Previous experience in caregiving is preferred but not essential.
- Current certification in CPR from the American Heart Association is desirable.
- Candidates should exhibit compassion and respect towards clients.
- Must demonstrate physical capability to perform the job effectively.
- Familiarity with light housekeeping and cooking, with consideration for dietary restrictions.
- Strong communication, time-management, and interpersonal skills are essential.
Village Caregiving - Albuquerque, NM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to 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.
