Caregiver / HHA

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides or assists clients with activities of daily living including:
• bathing in bed, tub or shower
• care of hair including shampoo, combing and brushing
• care of teeth and mouth including denture care
• nail care, filing only
• skin care including pericare and applying lotion
• transfer of patient from bed to chair and to wheelchair
• transfer of patients on and off bedpan, commode and toilet
• assist client in preparing for bed
• position patient in bed as directed
• assists with ambulation including with cane, walker and crutches
• personal care dressing of client
• medication reminder
• Live-in and Sleep Over's:
• secures clients home for the night and provides reassurance by being present at the client's home during the nighttime hours
• (Washington and Oregon does not provide this service)
• Utilizes the E.V.V. (Electronic Visit Verification) program as applicable
• Assists with household tasks directly essential to client's personal care
• Accompanies client to medical appointments or shopping if necessary and performing other essential errands
• Makes measurements and records oral, rectal, and auxiliary temperatures, pulse and respiration, and blood pressure when ordered within the training limitations of the aide
• Prepares meals as required based upon client's preferred diet - may need to feed client if required
• Provides clean and safe environment within the home including safe use of equipment such as side rails, oxygen, wheelchairs, Hoyer lifts, etc.

Required Qualification

• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
• 6+ months of home care experience
• Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified clients' needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
• 6+ months of home care experience
• Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified clients' needs

Pay and Benefits

• Hourly pay for this role will range from $14.00 to $20.00 per hour based on full-time employment
• We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable
• Our mission of helping people live healthier lives extends to our team members. Learn more about our range of benefits designed to help you live well.

About the Role

Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

With these values to guide us, our people are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we are honored to serve.

Explore opportunities with Almost Family, part 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. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Personal Care Assistant, you will provide support, assistance with personal hygiene and household functions for an individual to be able to remain in their own home.

Benefits

• Life
• Emotional
• Physical
• Financial