In Home Caregiver - Hamden

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.
• Ambulate client using cane, walker and crutches, assist with transfers.
• 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.
• Utilize 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.
• Measures 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified clients' needs.

Pay and Benefits

The 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. 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. 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.