Bilingual Home Care Aide (PCA)
Optum · Middletown, NY · 4 mo ago
OTHR$13–$20/hrFull-time
About the role
Carefully nurturing the well-being of individuals in their homes, our Bilingual Home Care Aides play a vital role in supporting their clients' daily needs and enhancing their quality of life.
Responsibilities
- Provides or assists clients with activities of daily living including bathing, hair care, dental care, nail care, skin care, transfers, positioning, ambulation, dressing, and medication reminders.
- Lives-in and sleep-over services, securing clients' homes and providing reassurance during nighttime hours (Washington and Oregon does not provide this service).
- Utilizes Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) program as applicable.
- Affords assistance with household tasks directly essential to client's personal care, accompanying clients to medical appointments, performing errands, measuring and recording vital signs, preparing meals, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and reporting activities and observations.
- Notifies the Branch Manager immediately of any incidents or accidents.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation
- Fluent in Spanish
- Ability to work flexible hours as required
- Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client
Preferred Qualifications
- 6+ months of home care experience
- Ability to work independently
- Good time management skills
- Solid communication, writing, and organizational skills
- Disposition and personality to work harmoniously with a wide variety of people and their families keeping personal matters confidential
- Solid commitment to the goals, mission, and philosophy of the organization
- Ability to adapt to changing organizational needs
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution (subject to eligibility requirements). Our pay range for this role is $13.00 to $20.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.