Personal Care Assistant

General information

Date Thursday, March 5, 2026 Location NM - Albuquerque Position Level Individual Contributor I Employment Type Full time Career Field Caregiver

Description & Requirements

For nearly two decades, Consumer Direct Care New Mexico (CDNM) has been a trusted provider of home care services to New Mexicans eligible for the New Mexico Personal Care Services Program. We specialize in offering personalized caregiving that supports individuals in maintaining their independence and quality of life within the comfort of their own homes. Through our dedicated services, we empower individuals to remain engaged in their communities while receiving the care they deserve.

WE WELCOME YOU INTO A GROWING COMPANY

Consumer Direct Care Network is all about caring for people. Care is at our core, and we strive to live up to it every day. We provide services in 14 states across the USA, and our programs grow every year. We specialize in home and community-based services that support individuals with disabilities and older adults so they can remain in their homes and communities.

POSITION OVERVIEW
Pay: $13.10 - $14.00 hourly
Responsible for supporting individuals aged 21+  with disabilities to high-risk members in need of immediate assistance. You will provide care for those who choose to maintain a quality of life in their own homes and communities, will travel to the member’s residence to provide in home services. These services are typically directed by a state plan to adequately assist and provide outstanding and personalized day-to-day care for each member. The Core PCA position includes both in the field and office based work to handle member’s needs and administrative duties.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide a caring, compassionate, empathetic, and professional in a client-focused manner
• Competency in managing multiple tasks, such as furnishing assistance in maintaining cleanliness / safety in the home of the member. Providing standby or full assistance regarding: making beds, cooking meals, bathing, toileting, dressing / undressing members, observing and tracking any changes in the condition of the member, while utilizing strong active-listening skills.
• Results driven individual that can meet or exceed the needs of the member in accordance with professional standards of practice through center policies and procedures; including federal, state, and local guidelines.
• Optimistic and social personality capable of receiving progressive direction and feedback.
• Strong capacity to interact and manage a multitude of diverse members.
• Collaborative fast paced environment with requirements of working both independently and with teammates at times. Must be confident and self-sufficient to utilize resources that will best serve the needs of the member.
• Ability to interact and evaluate circumstances and subsequently offer solutions in situations when members may become distressed.
• Implement written company procedures and guidelines, resource tools, and effectively facilitate success in conflict.
• Maintains confidentiality and does not discuss identifying information of any member outside of the company.

QUALIFICATIONS

• PCA Training offered
• Must be willing to take a