Home Care Worker (Revised)

Salary : $15.02 Hourly

Location : Las Cruces, NM

Job Type : Full-time Regular

Job Number : M007 12-24 MD

Department : Quality of Life

Opening Date : 12 / 23 / 2024

Closing Date : 1 / 6 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain

Nature of Work

Assists and supports residents participating in the City of Las Cruces Home Care Program helping with activities of daily living primarily in home to support independent living status.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed at client homes, performing field services. Protective clothing is available and required.

Physical Factors

Moderately heavy physical requirements, including ability to occasionally move a physically-disabled person weighing up to 200 pounds, carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and frequently push / pull a vacuum cleaner.

Work Situation Factors

Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, frequent work at night, beyond normal business hours and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.

FIRST CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET ALL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

Full-time; Regular; Non-Exempt; Union-Represented

This position is graded BC03

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs supportive in-home services for individuals participating in the CLC Home Care Program helping clients remain independent, avoid unnecessary institutionalization, and reduce the possibility of family abuse, exploitation, and self-neglect.
• Provides and performs general housecleaning such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, dish washing, vacuuming, sanitizing bathroom, and laundry; transports clients to doctor appointments, coordinates shopping, helps to pay bills, and provides other attended and unattended activities.
• Participates in meal planning, preparation, and serving; aids in personal care such as bathing, shaving, grooming, and dressing.
• Transports clients to doctor appointments, shopping, senior center, paying bills, and other attended and unattended activities; pre-inspects vehicle by checking, tires, fluid levels; operation of brakes, wipers, and lights; reports items in need of maintenance.
• Interprets billing statements and completes various applications for assistance on behalf of the client; schedules client appointments such as doctor and social security office; maintains accurate handwritten records of services performed and of apparent condition of clients served.
• Picks up and delivers commodity foods; ensures that program vehicle is maintained according to guidelines; assists with Senior Program special events.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED with experience in housekeeping and / or patient care; experience in dealing with seniors or disabled persons is desirable. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.

Licenses / Certification(s)

Valid driver's license is required. Must complete CPR and First Aid training upon employment. Bilingual (English / Spanish) skills are desirable. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of : principles, practices, techniques, activities, rules, and regulations related to the operations and functions of the position and services provided; current principles of record keeping and records management; principles and practices of effective research methods and data analysis, customer service, and problem resolution techniques; occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and safety practices; safe and effective use and maintenance of related tools, materials, and equipment; current methods and standards for preparing effective business correspondence; correct English usage, grammar, composition, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; business and personal computers and related software applications; City organization, operations, policies, and procedures to effectively perform the required functions and duties of the position.

Ability to : perform a variety of duties and responsibilities and assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands to meet deadlines; ensure appropriate levels of customer service to achieve expectations and meet objectives; read, understand, and assure compliance with a variety of policies, procedures, rules, standards, and regulations governing related activities and functions; collect applicable information and maintain accurate and timely records; maintain confidentiality of information and data; communicate effectively orally and in writing and use interpersonal skills to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive work direction; prepare and present accurate and reliable information and reports; establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; safely and effectively operate relevant tools, equipment, and motorized vehicles; navigate across even and uneven surfaces; timely and accurately enter data and update records using various mediums and formats; take initiative and exercise sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines and carry out primary responsibilities in accordance with all governing regulations, statutes, and procedures to ensure achievement of goals and objectives.

Skills in : Interacting with a diverse group of clients in a cooperative, compassionate, and caring manner; reading, understanding, and applying relevant rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures; effectively managing assignments; responding to inquiries timely and within the scope of delegated authority; responding appropriately, maintaining objectivity and freedom from prejudice, and exercising sound judgment and understanding in all interactions; effectively working independently, or as a team member, in various environments with changing priorities; preparing and presenting various reports, documents, forms, and correspondence; researching information, analyzing data, maintaining accurate records, and updating information in various mediums and formats; operating a personal computer with installed generic and specialized software; preparing and presenting information in a clear and concise manner; demonstrating appropriate and effective interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills; performing highly effective support in assigned areas.

To view a summary of benefits offered by the City of Las Cruces,

Are you a current City of Las Cruces employee? (If you fail to include this information under the work experience section of your application, you may be disqualified from the process).

Do you have at a minimum, the required high school diploma or equivalent (GED)? (If you fail to include this information under the education section of your application, you may be disqualified from the process.)

Do you have experience in housekeeping and / or patient care? (If you fail to include this information under the Work Experience section of your application, you may be disqualified from the process.)

Position has a preference for experience directly dealing with seniors or disabled persons. Do you meet this preference? (Please include applicable experience under the Work Experience section of your application.)

Do you have a valid driver's license?

If you answered "yes" to the previous question above, please indicate the type of license, license number, expiration date, any restrictions or endorsements, and the state that issued the license. If none, type N / A.

Although not required, bilingual skills in English / Spanish are desirable. Do you meet this preference?

Indicate by choosing from the options below whether you have current First Aid or CPR certification(s). Choose n / a if you don't have either.

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