CNA Hospice

UnitedHealth Group; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking an in-home care professional to provide personal care and health-related services to patients in the comfort of their own homes in Texas. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor patient wellbeing, and coordinate with the care team to ensure quality service.

Requirements include a valid drivers license and reliable transportation, with state-specific home health experience or nursing student credentials.

Qualifications

• Current drivers license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation or access to public transportation.
• State-specific: Texas home health experience or nursing student with approved competency.
• CPR certification preferred or obtainable within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home personal care and health-related services.
• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, oral care, dressing).
• Document observations and report to supervisor.
• Drive safely and comply with traffic laws during work duties.
• Assist with household tasks essential to client care.
• Support clients in home settings regardless of background.

Skills

ADL support

Patient care

Transportation

Education

CPR certification (preferred)

Job description

Explore opportunities with Christus Hospice - Central Texas, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, 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.

As the Home Health Aide or CNA, you will provide patients with in-home personal care and designated health related services to maintain the patient's physical and emotional well being.

Primary Responsibilities:

• May provide or assist 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 peri care and applying lotion; transfer of patient from bed to chair and to wheelchair. Transfer of patients on and off bedpan, commode and toilet

• Reports observations of the client's condition to the agency director or accounts manager

• Drives safely, complies with traffic regulations, and wears a seat belt when business travel is required

• Assists with household tasks directly essential to clients' personal care

• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

  You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualification:

• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation or access to public transportation

State-Specific Requirements

• TX: Must have a minimum of one-year full-time experience in direct client care in hospital or nursing facility, OR one year full- time experience within last 5 years in direct client care in agency setting, OR documented completion of training and competency evaluation program with home health experience within the last 24 months, OR documented completion of competency evaluation program with home health experience within the last 24 months, OR nursing student with documentation from director of programs or the dean of a school of nursing that states that the individual is a nursing student who has demonstrated competency in basic nursing skills aligned with the school's curriculum, OR be on Texas Department of Human Services (DHS's) Nurse Aide Registry with no findings of client abuse or neglect or misappropriation of client property. Must NOT be listed on the Employee Misconduct Registry, been revoked on the Nurse Aide Registry, or had a criminal conviction as listed in Health and Safety Code Chapter 250

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
• 6+ months of home care experience
• Ability to work flexible hours and independently

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $14.00 to $25.05 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. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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.