CNA - Wilkes Barre

Optum; Wilkes-Barre Township (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Home Health Aide to provide personal care and assistance to individuals in their own homes in the Wilkes-Barre area. The role includes helping with bathing, grooming, dressing, and daily living tasks, along with meal prep and accompanying clients to appointments.

You will document client conditions and use EVV while maintaining confidentiality. Applicants should have a valid drivers license, CPR certification, and the ability to work flexible hours independently.

Qualifications

• Current drivers license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation
• Current CPR certification
• Ability to work flexible hours and independently
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of client demographics

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

Skills

Flexible hours

Independent work

Adaptability

Job description

Provide support, assistance with personal hygiene and household functions for an individual to be able to remain in their own home.

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

Required Qualifications

• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation or access to public transportation
• Current CPR certification
• Ability to work flexible hours and independently
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

State-Specific Requirements

• PA: Successfully complete one of the following: a competency OR training program developed by the agency that meets the requirements identified in 28 Pa. Code * 611.55 OR a home health aide training program meeting the requirements of 42 CFR 484.36 OR a training program meeting the training standards imposed on the agency as a provider in a Medicaid Waiver or other publicly funded program providing PCS services.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ months of home care experience