Home Health Aide for Dementia Care

Employer
  • Right at Home of Albuquerque, New Mexico

Job Description

Are you interested in exploring the health care field? Have you ever cared for a vulnerable loved one? Are you passionate about caring for others? Do you enjoy working independently and setting your own schedule? If so, welcome! Right at Home is seeking caregivers in the Albuquerque area who have had experience working in memory care. We service a wide range of clients throughout Albuquerque, some of whom struggle with severe symptoms of dementia. If you haven't had much experience with dementia behaviors, but are interested in learning, great! We offer training and peer support shifts to get you started! We also offer competitive wages, paid time off, health insurance, and a great work environment. We are proud to have a supportive office culture and we strive to treat our caregivers with the same care and respect as our clients.
If you are a caregiver with memory care experience looking for a fantastic part-time or full-time job, what are you waiting for? Apply today! Our Right at Home team is looking forward to meeting you!


Perform duties that assist the patient with activities of daily living (ADLs) which may include:
  • Assist the client with bathing, personal hygiene, and grooming
  • Assist with transfers and repositioning
  • Provide medication reminders
  • Monitor vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure
  • Prepare light meals and snacks
  • Perform light housekeeping and laundry
  • Provide companionship and safety supervision
  • Transport client to appointments or stores
Benefits: What's In It For You?
  • Salary range: $12.00-$15.00 per hour based on experience and skill-level
  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Time and a half for holidays
  • Flexible Schedules
  • $50 SIGN ON BONUS for any new hire
  • Paid Orientation 
  • Direct Deposit
  • 3-14 hour shifts, days and/or nights
  • Caregiver of the Month Rewards
  • Kudos Gift Cards
  • Bonus for caregiver referrals!
  • Aflac Insurance available
  • On-going training programs
  • PPE provided to all employees
Requirements:
  • Experience working in memory care, knowledge of dementia and Alzheimer's behaviors
  • 18 years or older
  • High school graduate or GED
  • Ability to pass background and driving record checks
  • Ability to pass drug screen
  • Valid driver’s license and insured, reliable vehicle
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Willingness and ability to work at least 12 hours per week
  • Comfortable using GPS and responding to texts and email
  • Smartphone with app capabilities
  • A sense of compassion and willingness to learn!
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