Certified Home Health Aide — Per Diem with Benefits

Optum; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, is hiring a Per Diem Home Health Aide to provide hands-on personal care to patients in their homes. You will support daily living activities under supervision of licensed staff, promote safety and comfort, and help patients maintain independence in familiar surroundings.

The role requires a current CNA certification, recent CNA experience, CPR, a valid driver's license, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Current state CNA certification or registration.
• CNA experience within the last two years.
• Ability to pass the care center competency program.
• Current CPR certification.
• Driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Obtains temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and healthy environment.
• Assists patient with bed mobility, bathing, hygiene, and toileting.
• Prepares and assists with meals.
• Performs light homemaking and environmental services.
• Observes, reports, and documents changes in patient status.
• Reports changes in patient body functions as indicated and follows care plan.

Skills

CNA experience

CPR certification

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Competency program

Education

CNA certification (state)

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, is hiring a Per Diem Home Health Aide to provide hands-on personal care to patients in their homes. You will support daily living activities under supervision of licensed staff, promote safety and comfort, and help patients maintain independence in familiar surroundings.

The role requires a current CNA certification, recent CNA experience, CPR, a valid driver's license, and reliable transportation.