In Home Caregiver - New Haven, CT

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
• Absists with ambulation including with cane, walker and crutches, personal care dressing of client, medication reminder
• 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 Qualifications

• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
• Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified patients' needs
• 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 experience in home care
• Able to work independently
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills

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, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

About the Role

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

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).

Schedule

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Skills

No specific skills are listed, but the role requires a combination of physical care skills, administrative tasks, and interpersonal abilities.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation, ability to work flexible hours, and the ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

Benefits

Includes a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

Pay

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.