Provide personal care and assistance with daily living activities to help clients remain in their own homes. Responsibilities include monitoring client conditions, documenting vital signs, and supporting household tasks and errands.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a current driver's license, vehicle insurance, reliable transportation, and CPR certification. Six months of home care experience and the ability to work flexible hours are preferred.
CPR CertificationMeal PreparationAmbulationVital Signs MonitoringPersonal CareDressingGroomingMedical Equipment OperationBathingMedication ReminderEVV System
Job description
Explore opportunities with SunCrest Companion Services of Smithville, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide.
As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve.
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As the Per Diem Aide, you will provide support, assistance with personal hygiene and household functions for an individual to be able to remain in their own home.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide personal care and assist with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation, and medication reminder Support household tasks, meal preparation, and accompany clients to appointments or errands as needed Monitor and document client condition, vital signs, and incidents; maintain confidentiality and use EVV system Ensure a safe environment, operate medical equipment properly, and respond promptly to client needs You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications
Current driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation or access to public transit Current CPR certification
Preferred Qualifications: 6+ months of home care experience Ability to work flexible hours and independently
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.
In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
The hourly pay for this role will range from $10.00 to $24.23 per hour based on full-time employment.
We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. #LHCjobs At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone.
We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.
Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes.
We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
