Live-In Caregiver

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 clients using a cane, walker, or 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.
• 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.
• Ensures a 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.
• 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, 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

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.

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).