Caregiver Jobs

Are you looking for a Caregiver job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Visiting Angels’ office in Albuquerque is the place for you. The office in Albuquerque provides caregivers for the local area including Placitas, Corrales, South Valley, Los Ranchos, and many others. We are seeking one-of-a-kind individuals for job opportunities with our local team. Our caregiver jobs are for individuals who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need. We scour the entire region for people with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts. A Caregiver job with Visiting Angels Albuquerque is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Albuquerque and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

A Caregiver with Visiting Angels Albuquerque supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility assistance and providing transportation. A Caregiver job with us is also an opportunity for personal growth. We offer the opportunity for advanced training in areas like dementia care or Alzheimer’s care so that caregivers can continue to develop their skills.

Benefits

• Referral Bonuses
• Health Insurance
• Direct Deposit
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Weekly Pay

Shift Options

• Short Shift
• Full Time
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• PRN
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts

Caregiver Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication
• Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion
• Report any unusual incidents
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
• Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
• Help clients with routine exercises
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)

Caregiver Requirements

• Respectful and compassionate
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion to serve others - a true caregiver
• Physical endurance
• Good time management skills
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
• Strong ethics
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards