CNA PRN Hospice

Optum; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 24,176 - 36,299; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401(k) contribution

Job summary

Optum is seeking a compassionate Home Health Aide in Round Rock, Texas. The successful candidate will provide personal care and assistance with daily living activities to clients, ensuring their comfort and safety. You will also monitor client conditions and communicate effectively with families and the healthcare team.

Applicants must have at least one year of full-time direct client care experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work flexible hours. A comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) contribution, is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year full-time experience in direct client care.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Completion of home health training programs.
• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with daily living activities.
• Support household tasks and accompany clients to appointments.
• Monitor and document client conditions and vital signs.
• Ensure a safe environment and respond to client needs.

Skills

Personal care skills

Household task support

Monitoring client conditions

Medical equipment operation

Ability to work independently

Education

Current driver's license

CPR certification (preferable)

Job description

Explore opportunities with Elite Hospice, 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation, and medication reminders.
• Support household tasks, meal preparation, and accompany clients to appointments or errands as needed.
• Monitor and document client condition, vital signs, and incidents; maintain confidentiality and use EVV system.
• Ensure a safe environment, operate medical equipment properly, and respond promptly to client needs.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

Required Qualification

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

State‑Specific Requirement

• TX: Home Health Aide – must have a minimum of one (1) year full‑time experience in direct client care in a hospital or nursing facility, or one (1) year full‑time experience within the last five (5) years in direct client care in an agency setting, or documented completion of a training and competency evaluation program with home health experience within the last twenty‑four (24) months, or documented completion of a competency evaluation program with home health experience within the last twenty‑four (24) months, or nursing student with documentation from the director of programs or the dean of a school of nursing that states 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.

Preferred Qualification

• 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 401(k) 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 $17.55 to $26.35 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.