In-Home Personal Care Aide
Optum · Rhinebeck, NY · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$13–$20/hrFull-time
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
- Liv-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)
- Utilize the E.V.V. (Electronic Visit Verification) program as applicable
- Assists with household tasks directly essential to client's personal care
- Accompany clients to medical appointments or shopping if necessary and performs 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.
- Records and reports activities related to personal care responsibilities, as required
- Reports observations of the client's condition to the Branch Manager or Office Assistant
- Notifies the Branch Manager immediately if any incidents or accidents occur
Required Qualifications
- Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle
- NY State Personal Care Aide or Home Health Aide certification
- NY: Must have completed a training program in home health aide services OR equivalent exam OR one full year experience in providing personal care services through a home care agency OR training program in personal care services.
- 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 $13.00 to $20.00 per hour based on full-time employment.
- We offer 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.
- We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes.