What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Senior Caregiver - High-Level Home Care - Albuquerque, NM position at Heritage Healthcare Services?
Heritage Home Healthcare is seeking an experienced and compassionate Senior Caregiver to provide high-level in-home support to a client in the 87106 zip code – Gibson & University area (Albuquerque, NM). Our caregivers play a vital role in helping clients maintain comfort, safety, and dignity in the place they call home. This position involves providing care for a fully bed-bound client requiring high-acuity assistance.
Key Responsibilities- Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bed baths, perineal care, grooming, and personal hygiene
- Perform safe Hoyer lift transfers (training provided if needed)
- Prepare meals and assist with feeding as required
- Provide comfort, safety, companionship, and emotional support
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized care environment
- Monitor, observe, and report changes in client condition or care needs
- Follow individualized care plans and instructions accurately
- Ensure client safety at all times during mobility and transfer activities
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required
- Prior senior caregiving experience preferred (high-acuity or bed-bound care strongly preferred)
- Comfortable providing care for a fully bed-bound client
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Dependable, compassionate, and professional demeanor
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and active auto insurance required
- Ability to safely lift, push, pull, and reposition up to 50–70 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including transfers, repositioning, and prolonged standing
- Ability to respond quickly to client needs in a home setting
- Competitive wages and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
At Heritage Home Healthcare, we are committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care that helps individuals remain safe and comfortable in their homes. Team members receive ongoing support, training, and the opportunity to build meaningful, long-term client relationships.
If you are an experienced caregiver seeking consistent work, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in high-acuity home care, we encourage you to apply.